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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.58, 5,403.39 and 1,005.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.58, 5,403.39 and 1,005.78 is: 1,508.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.58 : 5,403.39 = 1,005.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.58/5,403.39 = 1,005.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.58x = 5,403.39 × 1,005.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.58x = 5,434,621.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,434,621.59/3,602.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.54

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