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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.84, 2,431.26 and 1,015.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.84, 2,431.26 and 1,015.93 is: 1,401.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.84 : 2,431.26 = 1,015.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.84/2,431.26 = 1,015.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.84x = 2,431.26 × 1,015.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.84x = 2,469,989.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,989.97/1,761.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.94

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