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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.40, 2,798.06 and 1,143.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.40, 2,798.06 and 1,143.23 is: 1,577.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.40 : 2,798.06 = 1,143.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.40/2,798.06 = 1,143.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.40x = 2,798.06 × 1,143.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.40x = 3,198,806.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,806.43/2,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.79

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