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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.16, 2,797.47 and 1,143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.16, 2,797.47 and 1,143.25 is: 1,577.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.16 : 2,797.47 = 1,143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.16/2,797.47 = 1,143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.16x = 2,797.47 × 1,143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.16x = 3,198,207.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,207.58/2,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.68

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