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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.66, 5,430.98 and 1,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.66, 5,430.98 and 1,023.60 is: 1,535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.66 : 5,430.98 = 1,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.66/5,430.98 = 1,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.66x = 5,430.98 × 1,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.66x = 5,559,151.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,559,151.13/3,620.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.40

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