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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.55, 7,494.83 and 1,709.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.55, 7,494.83 and 1,709.67 is: 2,564.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.55 : 7,494.83 = 1,709.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.55/7,494.83 = 1,709.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.55x = 7,494.83 × 1,709.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.55x = 12,813,686.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,813,686.01/4,996.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.51

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