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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.64, 5,435.46 and 1,026.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.64, 5,435.46 and 1,026.24 is: 1,539.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.64 : 5,435.46 = 1,026.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.64/5,435.46 = 1,026.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.64x = 5,435.46 × 1,026.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.64x = 5,578,086.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,578,086.47/3,623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.36

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