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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.14, 5,437.71 and 1,027.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.14, 5,437.71 and 1,027.74 is: 1,541.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.14 : 5,437.71 = 1,027.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.14/5,437.71 = 1,027.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.14x = 5,437.71 × 1,027.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.14x = 5,588,552.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,588,552.08/3,625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.61

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