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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.13, 3,628.62 and 1,581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.13, 3,628.62 and 1,581.20 is: 2,182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.13 : 3,628.62 = 1,581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.13/3,628.62 = 1,581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.13x = 3,628.62 × 1,581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.13x = 5,737,555.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,737,555.80/2,629.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.30

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