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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.27, 5,435.10 and 1,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.27, 5,435.10 and 1,026 is: 1,539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.27 : 5,435.10 = 1,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.27/5,435.10 = 1,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.27x = 5,435.10 × 1,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.27x = 5,576,412.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,576,412.60/3,623.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.06

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