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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.69, 4,502.52 and 1,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.69, 4,502.52 and 1,027.32 is: 1,540.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.69 : 4,502.52 = 1,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.69/4,502.52 = 1,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.69x = 4,502.52 × 1,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.69x = 4,625,549.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,549.58/3,001.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.98

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