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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.93, 5,440.45 and 1,029.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.93, 5,440.45 and 1,029.87 is: 1,544.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.93 : 5,440.45 = 1,029.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.93/5,440.45 = 1,029.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.93x = 5,440.45 × 1,029.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.93x = 5,602,953.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,602,953.67/3,626.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.82

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