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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.16, 7,495.88 and 1,710.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.16, 7,495.88 and 1,710.25 is: 2,565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.16 : 7,495.88 = 1,710.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.16/7,495.88 = 1,710.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.16x = 7,495.88 × 1,710.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.16x = 12,819,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,819,801.48/4,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.42

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