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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.52, 3,628.88 and 1,450.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.52, 3,628.88 and 1,450.58 is: 2,001.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.52 : 3,628.88 = 1,450.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.52/3,628.88 = 1,450.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.52x = 3,628.88 × 1,450.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.52x = 5,263,980.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,263,980.75/2,629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.88

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