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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.76, 2,486.19 and 1,015.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.76, 2,486.19 and 1,015.83 is: 1,401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.76 : 2,486.19 = 1,015.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.76/2,486.19 = 1,015.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.76x = 2,486.19 × 1,015.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.76x = 2,525,546.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,546.39/1,801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.71

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