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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901.52, 2,855.52 and 1,415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901.52, 2,855.52 and 1,415.52 is: 2,125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901.52 : 2,855.52 = 1,415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901.52/2,855.52 = 1,415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901.52x = 2,855.52 × 1,415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901.52x = 4,042,045.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,045.67/1,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.69

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