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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.92, 3,630.58 and 1,451.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.92, 3,630.58 and 1,451.88 is: 2,003.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.92 : 3,630.58 = 1,451.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.92/3,630.58 = 1,451.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.92x = 3,630.58 × 1,451.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.92x = 5,271,166.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,271,166.49/2,630.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.54

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