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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.35, 5,435.02 and 1,026.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.35, 5,435.02 and 1,026.29 is: 1,539.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.35 : 5,435.02 = 1,026.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.35/5,435.02 = 1,026.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.35x = 5,435.02 × 1,026.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.35x = 5,577,879.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,577,879.50/3,623.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.43

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