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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.92, 7,494.02 and 1,710.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.92, 7,494.02 and 1,710.76 is: 2,565.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.92 : 7,494.02 = 1,710.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.92/7,494.02 = 1,710.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.92x = 7,494.02 × 1,710.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.92x = 12,820,469.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,820,469.66/4,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.67

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