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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.54, 2,486.10 and 1,015.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.54, 2,486.10 and 1,015.84 is: 1,401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.54 : 2,486.10 = 1,015.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.54/2,486.10 = 1,015.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.54x = 2,486.10 × 1,015.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.54x = 2,525,467.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,467.39/1,801.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.84

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