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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.72, 5,419.44 and 1,015.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.72, 5,419.44 and 1,015.68 is: 1,523.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.72 : 5,419.44 = 1,015.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.72/5,419.44 = 1,015.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.72x = 5,419.44 × 1,015.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.72x = 5,504,416.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,504,416.82/3,612.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.62

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