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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.38, 6,996.64 and 1,201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.38, 6,996.64 and 1,201.62 is: 1,802.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.38 : 6,996.64 = 1,201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.38/6,996.64 = 1,201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.38x = 6,996.64 × 1,201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.38x = 8,407,302.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,407,302.56/4,664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.45

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