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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.44, 7,490.93 and 1,710.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.44, 7,490.93 and 1,710.74 is: 2,563.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.44 : 7,490.93 = 1,710.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.44/7,490.93 = 1,710.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.44x = 7,490.93 × 1,710.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.44x = 12,815,000.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,815,000.41/4,999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.29

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