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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.28, 3,629.76 and 1,451.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.28, 3,629.76 and 1,451.34 is: 2,002.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.28 : 3,629.76 = 1,451.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.28/3,629.76 = 1,451.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.28x = 3,629.76 × 1,451.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.28x = 5,268,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,268,015.88/2,630.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.83

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