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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.95, 5,412.06 and 1,010.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.95, 5,412.06 and 1,010.82 is: 1,516.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.95 : 5,412.06 = 1,010.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.95/5,412.06 = 1,010.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.95x = 5,412.06 × 1,010.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.95x = 5,470,618.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,470,618.49/3,607.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.27

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