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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.39, 2,797.79 and 1,143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.39, 2,797.79 and 1,143.18 is: 1,577.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.39 : 2,797.79 = 1,143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.39/2,797.79 = 1,143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.39x = 2,797.79 × 1,143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.39x = 3,198,371.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,371.86/2,027.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.58

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