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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.15, 5,437.78 and 1,028.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.15, 5,437.78 and 1,028.09 is: 1,542.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.15 : 5,437.78 = 1,028.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.15/5,437.78 = 1,028.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.15x = 5,437.78 × 1,028.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.15x = 5,590,527.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,590,527.24/3,625.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.15

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