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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.34, 2,797.60 and 1,143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.34, 2,797.60 and 1,143.22 is: 1,577.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.34 : 2,797.60 = 1,143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.34/2,797.60 = 1,143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.34x = 2,797.60 × 1,143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.34x = 3,198,272.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,272.27/2,027.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.57

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