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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.05, 2,797.47 and 1,143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.05, 2,797.47 and 1,143.04 is: 1,577.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.05 : 2,797.47 = 1,143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.05/2,797.47 = 1,143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.05x = 2,797.47 × 1,143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.05x = 3,197,620.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,620.11/2,027.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.47

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