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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.30, 2,797.91 and 1,143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.30, 2,797.91 and 1,143.26 is: 1,577.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.30 : 2,797.91 = 1,143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.30/2,797.91 = 1,143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.30x = 2,797.91 × 1,143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.30x = 3,198,738.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,738.59/2,027.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.83

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