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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.51, 3,630.18 and 1,451.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.51, 3,630.18 and 1,451.66 is: 2,003.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.51 : 3,630.18 = 1,451.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.51/3,630.18 = 1,451.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.51x = 3,630.18 × 1,451.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.51x = 5,269,768.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,269,768.95/2,630.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.33

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