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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.46, 3,630.14 and 1,451.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.46, 3,630.14 and 1,451.49 is: 2,003.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.46 : 3,630.14 = 1,451.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.46/3,630.14 = 1,451.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.46x = 3,630.14 × 1,451.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.46x = 5,269,104.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,269,104.65/2,630.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.11

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