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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,801.09, 5,701.42 and 1,027.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,801.09, 5,701.42 and 1,027.72 is: 1,541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,801.09 : 5,701.42 = 1,027.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,801.09/5,701.42 = 1,027.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,801.09x = 5,701.42 × 1,027.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,801.09x = 5,859,463.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,859,463.36/3,801.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.52

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