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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.54, 5,436.75 and 1,027.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.54, 5,436.75 and 1,027.47 is: 1,541.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.54 : 5,436.75 = 1,027.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.54/5,436.75 = 1,027.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.54x = 5,436.75 × 1,027.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.54x = 5,586,097.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,586,097.52/3,624.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.19

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