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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.26, 7,497.60 and 1,713.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.26, 7,497.60 and 1,713.61 is: 2,570.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.26 : 7,497.60 = 1,713.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.26/7,497.60 = 1,713.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.26x = 7,497.60 × 1,713.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.26x = 12,847,965.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,847,965.28/4,998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.49

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