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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.89, 5,402.43 and 1,005.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.89, 5,402.43 and 1,005.03 is: 1,507.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.89 : 5,402.43 = 1,005.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.89/5,402.43 = 1,005.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.89x = 5,402.43 × 1,005.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.89x = 5,429,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,429,604.22/3,601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.43

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