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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.72, 7,494.78 and 1,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.72, 7,494.78 and 1,708.80 is: 2,563.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.72 : 7,494.78 = 1,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.72/7,494.78 = 1,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.72x = 7,494.78 × 1,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.72x = 12,807,080.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,807,080.06/4,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.61

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