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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.48, 3,628.54 and 1,450.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.48, 3,628.54 and 1,450.33 is: 2,001.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.48 : 3,628.54 = 1,450.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.48/3,628.54 = 1,450.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.48x = 3,628.54 × 1,450.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.48x = 5,262,580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,262,580.42/2,629.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.38

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