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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.94, 2,486.67 and 1,015.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.94, 2,486.67 and 1,015.98 is: 1,402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.94 : 2,486.67 = 1,015.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.94/2,486.67 = 1,015.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.94x = 2,486.67 × 1,015.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.94x = 2,526,393.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,393.85/1,801.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.04

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