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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.34, 5,441.05 and 1,030.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.34, 5,441.05 and 1,030.27 is: 1,545.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.34 : 5,441.05 = 1,030.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.34/5,441.05 = 1,030.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.34x = 5,441.05 × 1,030.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.34x = 5,605,750.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,605,750.58/3,627.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.42

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