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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.44, 7,496.22 and 1,709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.44, 7,496.22 and 1,709.52 is: 2,564.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.44 : 7,496.22 = 1,709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.44/7,496.22 = 1,709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.44x = 7,496.22 × 1,709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.44x = 12,814,938.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,814,938.01/4,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.81

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