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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.66, 7,497.96 and 1,711.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.66, 7,497.96 and 1,711.77 is: 2,567.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.66 : 7,497.96 = 1,711.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.66/7,497.96 = 1,711.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.66x = 7,497.96 × 1,711.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.66x = 12,834,782.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,834,782.99/4,998.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.64

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