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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.72, 2,486.37 and 1,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.72, 2,486.37 and 1,015.76 is: 1,401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.72 : 2,486.37 = 1,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.72/2,486.37 = 1,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.72x = 2,486.37 × 1,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.72x = 2,525,555.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,555.19/1,801.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.75

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