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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.96, 4,503.20 and 1,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.96, 4,503.20 and 1,027.52 is: 1,541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.96 : 4,503.20 = 1,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.96/4,503.20 = 1,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.96x = 4,503.20 × 1,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.96x = 4,627,117.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,117.30/3,001.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.36

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