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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.36, 5,440.64 and 1,030.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.36, 5,440.64 and 1,030.23 is: 1,545.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.36 : 5,440.64 = 1,030.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.36/5,440.64 = 1,030.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.36x = 5,440.64 × 1,030.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.36x = 5,605,105.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,605,105.40/3,627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.23

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