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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.69, 7,496.57 and 1,710.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.69, 7,496.57 and 1,710.81 is: 2,566.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.69 : 7,496.57 = 1,710.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.69/7,496.57 = 1,710.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.69x = 7,496.57 × 1,710.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.69x = 12,825,206.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,825,206.92/4,997.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.23

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