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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,652.62, 5,479.31 and 1,020.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,652.62, 5,479.31 and 1,020.12 is: 1,530.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,652.62 : 5,479.31 = 1,020.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,652.62/5,479.31 = 1,020.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,652.62x = 5,479.31 × 1,020.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,652.62x = 5,589,548.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,589,548.62/3,652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.28

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