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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.36, 7,489.33 and 1,709.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.36, 7,489.33 and 1,709.66 is: 2,561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.36 : 7,489.33 = 1,709.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.36/7,489.33 = 1,709.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.36x = 7,489.33 × 1,709.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.36x = 12,804,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,804,180.25/4,998.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.68

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