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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.69, 3,628.97 and 1,450.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.69, 3,628.97 and 1,450.76 is: 2,002.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.69 : 3,628.97 = 1,450.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.69/3,628.97 = 1,450.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.69x = 3,628.97 × 1,450.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.69x = 5,264,750.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,264,750.00/2,629.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.04

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