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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.72, 5,435.44 and 1,027.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.72, 5,435.44 and 1,027.04 is: 1,540.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.72 : 5,435.44 = 1,027.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.72/5,435.44 = 1,027.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.72x = 5,435.44 × 1,027.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.72x = 5,582,414.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582,414.30/3,624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.10

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