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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.16, 5,435.34 and 1,027.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.16, 5,435.34 and 1,027.12 is: 1,540.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.16 : 5,435.34 = 1,027.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.16/5,435.34 = 1,027.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.16x = 5,435.34 × 1,027.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.16x = 5,582,746.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582,746.42/3,624.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.42

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