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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.08, 7,494.12 and 1,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.08, 7,494.12 and 1,709.20 is: 2,563.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.08 : 7,494.12 = 1,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.08/7,494.12 = 1,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.08x = 7,494.12 × 1,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.08x = 12,808,949.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,808,949.90/4,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.80

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