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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.73, 5,441.60 and 1,030.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.73, 5,441.60 and 1,030.65 is: 1,545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.73 : 5,441.60 = 1,030.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.73/5,441.60 = 1,030.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.73x = 5,441.60 × 1,030.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.73x = 5,608,385.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,608,385.04/3,627.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.98

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