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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.74, 2,431.38 and 1,015.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.74, 2,431.38 and 1,015.89 is: 1,402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.74 : 2,431.38 = 1,015.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.74/2,431.38 = 1,015.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.74x = 2,431.38 × 1,015.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.74x = 2,470,014.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,014.63/1,761.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.04

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