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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.97, 3,630.96 and 1,452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.97, 3,630.96 and 1,452.30 is: 2,004.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.97 : 3,630.96 = 1,452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.97/3,630.96 = 1,452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.97x = 3,630.96 × 1,452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.97x = 5,273,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,273,243.21/2,630.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.30

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