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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,639.59, 5,459.27 and 1,007.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,639.59, 5,459.27 and 1,007.26 is: 1,510.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,639.59 : 5,459.27 = 1,007.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,639.59/5,459.27 = 1,007.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,639.59x = 5,459.27 × 1,007.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,639.59x = 5,498,904.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,498,904.30/3,639.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.86

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