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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.51, 5,436.63 and 1,027.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.51, 5,436.63 and 1,027.38 is: 1,541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.51 : 5,436.63 = 1,027.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.51/5,436.63 = 1,027.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.51x = 5,436.63 × 1,027.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.51x = 5,585,484.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,585,484.93/3,624.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.03

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