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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.32, 3,629.95 and 1,451.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.32, 3,629.95 and 1,451.46 is: 2,003.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.32 : 3,629.95 = 1,451.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.32/3,629.95 = 1,451.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.32x = 3,629.95 × 1,451.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.32x = 5,268,737.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,268,737.21/2,630.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.08

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