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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.35, 2,797.25 and 1,143.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.35, 2,797.25 and 1,143.15 is: 1,577.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.35 : 2,797.25 = 1,143.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.35/2,797.25 = 1,143.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.35x = 2,797.25 × 1,143.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.35x = 3,197,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,666.56/2,027.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.27

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