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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.37, 3,629.91 and 1,511.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.37, 3,629.91 and 1,511.97 is: 2,086.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.37 : 3,629.91 = 1,511.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.37/3,629.91 = 1,511.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.37x = 3,629.91 × 1,511.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.37x = 5,488,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,488,307.08/2,630.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.51

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