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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.61, 3,630.41 and 1,511.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.61, 3,630.41 and 1,511.59 is: 2,086.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.61 : 3,630.41 = 1,511.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.61/3,630.41 = 1,511.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.61x = 3,630.41 × 1,511.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.61x = 5,487,691.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,487,691.45/2,630.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.09

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