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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.34, 2,430.36 and 1,015.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.34, 2,430.36 and 1,015.14 is: 1,400.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.34 : 2,430.36 = 1,015.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.34/2,430.36 = 1,015.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.34x = 2,430.36 × 1,015.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.34x = 2,467,155.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,155.65/1,761.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.73

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