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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.18, 2,797.34 and 1,142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.18, 2,797.34 and 1,142.94 is: 1,577.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.18 : 2,797.34 = 1,142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.18/2,797.34 = 1,142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.18x = 2,797.34 × 1,142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.18x = 3,197,191.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,191.78/2,027.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.16

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