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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.08, 2,797.56 and 1,142.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.08, 2,797.56 and 1,142.89 is: 1,577.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.08 : 2,797.56 = 1,142.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.08/2,797.56 = 1,142.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.08x = 2,797.56 × 1,142.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.08x = 3,197,303.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,303.35/2,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.30

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