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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.44, 7,497.24 and 1,711.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.44, 7,497.24 and 1,711.92 is: 2,567.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.44 : 7,497.24 = 1,711.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.44/7,497.24 = 1,711.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.44x = 7,497.24 × 1,711.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.44x = 12,834,675.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,834,675.10/4,999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.22

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