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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.21, 3,628.35 and 1,450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.21, 3,628.35 and 1,450.28 is: 2,001.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.21 : 3,628.35 = 1,450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.21/3,628.35 = 1,450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.21x = 3,628.35 × 1,450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.21x = 5,262,098.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,262,098.04/2,629.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.40

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