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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.48, 5,441.10 and 1,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.48, 5,441.10 and 1,030.20 is: 1,545.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.48 : 5,441.10 = 1,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.48/5,441.10 = 1,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.48x = 5,441.10 × 1,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.48x = 5,605,421.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,605,421.22/3,627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.27

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