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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.54, 7,490.10 and 1,707.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.54, 7,490.10 and 1,707.28 is: 2,559.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.54 : 7,490.10 = 1,707.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.54/7,490.10 = 1,707.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.54x = 7,490.10 × 1,707.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.54x = 12,787,697.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,787,697.93/4,996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.31

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