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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.32, 5,408.27 and 1,008.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.32, 5,408.27 and 1,008.23 is: 1,512.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.32 : 5,408.27 = 1,008.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.32/5,408.27 = 1,008.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.32x = 5,408.27 × 1,008.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.32x = 5,452,775.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,452,775.02/3,605.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.43

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