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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.67, 3,630.32 and 1,511.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.67, 3,630.32 and 1,511.71 is: 2,086.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.67 : 3,630.32 = 1,511.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.67/3,630.32 = 1,511.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.67x = 3,630.32 × 1,511.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.67x = 5,487,991.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,487,991.05/2,630.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.16

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