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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664, 6,995.20 and 1,376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664, 6,995.20 and 1,376.32 is: 2,064.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664 : 6,995.20 = 1,376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664/6,995.20 = 1,376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664x = 6,995.20 × 1,376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664x = 9,627,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,627,633.66/4,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.24

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