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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.84, 7,497.69 and 1,711.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.84, 7,497.69 and 1,711.50 is: 2,567.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.84 : 7,497.69 = 1,711.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.84/7,497.69 = 1,711.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.84x = 7,497.69 × 1,711.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.84x = 12,832,296.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,832,296.44/4,998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.05

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