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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.87, 5,447.25 and 1,034.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.87, 5,447.25 and 1,034.01 is: 1,551.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.87 : 5,447.25 = 1,034.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.87/5,447.25 = 1,034.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.87x = 5,447.25 × 1,034.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.87x = 5,632,510.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,632,510.97/3,630.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.28

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