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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.44, 5,436.90 and 1,027.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.44, 5,436.90 and 1,027.77 is: 1,541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.44 : 5,436.90 = 1,027.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.44/5,436.90 = 1,027.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.44x = 5,436.90 × 1,027.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.44x = 5,587,882.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,587,882.71/3,625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.30

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