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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.27, 5,406.42 and 1,007.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.27, 5,406.42 and 1,007.23 is: 1,510.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.27 : 5,406.42 = 1,007.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.27/5,406.42 = 1,007.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.27x = 5,406.42 × 1,007.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.27x = 5,445,508.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,445,508.42/3,604.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.85

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