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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.42, 3,628.62 and 1,450.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.42, 3,628.62 and 1,450.53 is: 2,001.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.42 : 3,628.62 = 1,450.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.42/3,628.62 = 1,450.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.42x = 3,628.62 × 1,450.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.42x = 5,263,422.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,263,422.17/2,629.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.74

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