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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.39, 5,406.63 and 1,007.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.39, 5,406.63 and 1,007.17 is: 1,510.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.39 : 5,406.63 = 1,007.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.39/5,406.63 = 1,007.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.39x = 5,406.63 × 1,007.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.39x = 5,445,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,445,395.54/3,604.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.77

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