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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.03, 3,628.08 and 1,450.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.03, 3,628.08 and 1,450.09 is: 2,001.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.03 : 3,628.08 = 1,450.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.03/3,628.08 = 1,450.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.03x = 3,628.08 × 1,450.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.03x = 5,261,042.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,261,042.53/2,629.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.13

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