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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.12, 2,485.52 and 1,015.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.12, 2,485.52 and 1,015.16 is: 1,400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.12 : 2,485.52 = 1,015.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.12/2,485.52 = 1,015.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.12x = 2,485.52 × 1,015.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.12x = 2,523,200.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,200.48/1,801.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.91

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