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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.76, 4,503.17 and 1,027.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.76, 4,503.17 and 1,027.61 is: 1,541.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.76 : 4,503.17 = 1,027.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.76/4,503.17 = 1,027.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.76x = 4,503.17 × 1,027.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.76x = 4,627,509.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,509.24/3,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.60

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