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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.00, 3,629.41 and 1,451.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.00, 3,629.41 and 1,451.05 is: 2,002.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.00 : 3,629.41 = 1,451.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.00/3,629.41 = 1,451.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.00x = 3,629.41 × 1,451.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.00x = 5,266,442.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,266,442.68/2,630.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.45

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