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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.51, 2,618.52 and 1,015.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.51, 2,618.52 and 1,015.51 is: 1,524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.51 : 2,618.52 = 1,015.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.51/2,618.52 = 1,015.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.51x = 2,618.52 × 1,015.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.51x = 2,659,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,133.25/1,744.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.29

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