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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.10, 3,629.52 and 1,451.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.10, 3,629.52 and 1,451.17 is: 2,002.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.10 : 3,629.52 = 1,451.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.10/3,629.52 = 1,451.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.10x = 3,629.52 × 1,451.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.10x = 5,267,050.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,267,050.99/2,630.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.61

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