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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.25, 2,797.30 and 1,143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.25, 2,797.30 and 1,143.04 is: 1,577.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.25 : 2,797.30 = 1,143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.25/2,797.30 = 1,143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.25x = 2,797.30 × 1,143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.25x = 3,197,425.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,425.79/2,027.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.22

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