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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.75, 5,437.98 and 1,027.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.75, 5,437.98 and 1,027.62 is: 1,541.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.75 : 5,437.98 = 1,027.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.75/5,437.98 = 1,027.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.75x = 5,437.98 × 1,027.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.75x = 5,588,177.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,588,177.01/3,624.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.67

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