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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.20, 2,797.22 and 1,142.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.20, 2,797.22 and 1,142.83 is: 1,576.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.20 : 2,797.22 = 1,142.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.20/2,797.22 = 1,142.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.20x = 2,797.22 × 1,142.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.20x = 3,196,742.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,742.80/2,027.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.93

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