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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.76, 5,404.14 and 1,005.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.76, 5,404.14 and 1,005.72 is: 1,508.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.76 : 5,404.14 = 1,005.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.76/5,404.14 = 1,005.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.76x = 5,404.14 × 1,005.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.76x = 5,435,051.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,435,051.68/3,602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.58

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