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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.26, 2,485.71 and 1,015.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.26, 2,485.71 and 1,015.47 is: 1,401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.26 : 2,485.71 = 1,015.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.26/2,485.71 = 1,015.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.26x = 2,485.71 × 1,015.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.26x = 2,524,163.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,163.93/1,801.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.33

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