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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.62, 3,630.20 and 1,451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.62, 3,630.20 and 1,451.68 is: 2,003.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.62 : 3,630.20 = 1,451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.62/3,630.20 = 1,451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.62x = 3,630.20 × 1,451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.62x = 5,269,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,269,888.74/2,630.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.29

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