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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.99, 7,493.27 and 1,708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.99, 7,493.27 and 1,708.60 is: 2,562.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.99 : 7,493.27 = 1,708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.99/7,493.27 = 1,708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.99x = 7,493.27 × 1,708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.99x = 12,803,001.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,803,001.12/4,995.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.66

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