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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.74, 7,493.49 and 1,709.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.74, 7,493.49 and 1,709.76 is: 2,564.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.74 : 7,493.49 = 1,709.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.74/7,493.49 = 1,709.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.74x = 7,493.49 × 1,709.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.74x = 12,812,069.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,812,069.46/4,996.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.09

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