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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.13, 3,629.60 and 1,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.13, 3,629.60 and 1,451.24 is: 2,002.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.13 : 3,629.60 = 1,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.13/3,629.60 = 1,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.13x = 3,629.60 × 1,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.13x = 5,267,395.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,267,395.30/2,630.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.71

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