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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.79, 7,495.92 and 1,710.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.79, 7,495.92 and 1,710.13 is: 2,564.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.79 : 7,495.92 = 1,710.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.79/7,495.92 = 1,710.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.79x = 7,495.92 × 1,710.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.79x = 12,818,988.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,818,988.17/4,997.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.93

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