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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.70, 7,496.96 and 1,709.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.70, 7,496.96 and 1,709.91 is: 2,565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.70 : 7,496.96 = 1,709.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.70/7,496.96 = 1,709.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.70x = 7,496.96 × 1,709.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.70x = 12,819,118.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,819,118.32/4,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.00

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