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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.60, 2,499.93 and 1,015.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.60, 2,499.93 and 1,015.02 is: 1,400.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.60 : 2,499.93 = 1,015.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.60/2,499.93 = 1,015.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.60x = 2,499.93 × 1,015.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.60x = 2,537,478.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,478.95/1,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.68

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