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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.52, 2,754.70 and 1,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.52, 2,754.70 and 1,015.20 is: 1,522.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.52 : 2,754.70 = 1,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.52/2,754.70 = 1,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.52x = 2,754.70 × 1,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.52x = 2,796,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,571.44/1,836.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.76

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