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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.81, 2,102.79 and 1,010.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.81, 2,102.79 and 1,010.73 is: 1,516.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.81 : 2,102.79 = 1,010.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.81/2,102.79 = 1,010.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.81x = 2,102.79 × 1,010.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.81x = 2,125,344.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,344.26/1,401.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.15

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