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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.77, 5,406.84 and 1,007.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.77, 5,406.84 and 1,007.73 is: 1,511.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.77 : 5,406.84 = 1,007.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.77/5,406.84 = 1,007.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.77x = 5,406.84 × 1,007.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.77x = 5,448,634.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,448,634.87/3,604.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.51

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