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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.55, 7,497.83 and 1,711.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.55, 7,497.83 and 1,711.67 is: 2,567.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.55 : 7,497.83 = 1,711.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.55/7,497.83 = 1,711.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.55x = 7,497.83 × 1,711.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.55x = 12,833,810.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,833,810.68/4,998.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.51

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