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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.13, 3,629.58 and 1,451.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.13, 3,629.58 and 1,451.19 is: 2,002.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.13 : 3,629.58 = 1,451.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.13/3,629.58 = 1,451.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.13x = 3,629.58 × 1,451.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.13x = 5,267,210.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,267,210.20/2,630.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.64

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