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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.42, 7,497.75 and 1,711.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.42, 7,497.75 and 1,711.49 is: 2,567.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.42 : 7,497.75 = 1,711.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.42/7,497.75 = 1,711.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.42x = 7,497.75 × 1,711.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.42x = 12,832,324.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,832,324.15/4,998.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.28

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