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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.05, 5,436.96 and 1,027.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.05, 5,436.96 and 1,027.38 is: 1,540.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.05 : 5,436.96 = 1,027.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.05/5,436.96 = 1,027.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.05x = 5,436.96 × 1,027.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.05x = 5,585,823.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,585,823.96/3,625.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.90

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