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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.36, 2,699.53 and 1,010.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.36, 2,699.53 and 1,010.01 is: 1,513.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.36 : 2,699.53 = 1,010.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.36/2,699.53 = 1,010.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.36x = 2,699.53 × 1,010.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.36x = 2,726,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,552.30/1,801.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.61

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