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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,659.73, 5,488.76 and 1,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,659.73, 5,488.76 and 1,027.44 is: 1,540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,659.73 : 5,488.76 = 1,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,659.73/5,488.76 = 1,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,659.73x = 5,488.76 × 1,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,659.73x = 5,639,366.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,639,366.44/3,659.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.92

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