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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.88, 5,407.46 and 1,007.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.88, 5,407.46 and 1,007.76 is: 1,511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.88 : 5,407.46 = 1,007.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.88/5,407.46 = 1,007.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.88x = 5,407.46 × 1,007.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.88x = 5,449,421.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,449,421.89/3,604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.68

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