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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.49, 3,630.02 and 1,451.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.49, 3,630.02 and 1,451.55 is: 2,003.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.49 : 3,630.02 = 1,451.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.49/3,630.02 = 1,451.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.49x = 3,630.02 × 1,451.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.49x = 5,269,130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,269,130.12/2,630.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.10

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