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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.41, 2,485.95 and 1,015.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.41, 2,485.95 and 1,015.46 is: 1,401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.41 : 2,485.95 = 1,015.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.41/2,485.95 = 1,015.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.41x = 2,485.95 × 1,015.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.41x = 2,524,375.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,375.87/1,801.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.34

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