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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.55, 7,496.33 and 1,710.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.55, 7,496.33 and 1,710.67 is: 2,566.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.55 : 7,496.33 = 1,710.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.55/7,496.33 = 1,710.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.55x = 7,496.33 × 1,710.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.55x = 12,823,746.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,823,746.84/4,997.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.01

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