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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.53, 5,490.18 and 1,027.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.53, 5,490.18 and 1,027.80 is: 1,541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.53 : 5,490.18 = 1,027.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.53/5,490.18 = 1,027.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.53x = 5,490.18 × 1,027.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.53x = 5,642,807.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,642,807.00/3,660.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.53

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