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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.38, 5,435.26 and 1,026.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.38, 5,435.26 and 1,026.52 is: 1,539.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.38 : 5,435.26 = 1,026.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.38/5,435.26 = 1,026.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.38x = 5,435.26 × 1,026.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.38x = 5,579,403.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,579,403.10/3,623.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.83

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