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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.57, 5,439.26 and 1,028.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.57, 5,439.26 and 1,028.50 is: 1,543.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.57 : 5,439.26 = 1,028.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.57/5,439.26 = 1,028.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.57x = 5,439.26 × 1,028.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.57x = 5,594,273.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,594,273.77/3,625.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.01

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