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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.44, 2,797.44 and 1,231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.44, 2,797.44 and 1,231.18 is: 1,698.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.44 : 2,797.44 = 1,231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.44/2,797.44 = 1,231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.44x = 2,797.44 × 1,231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.44x = 3,444,152.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,152.18/2,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.77

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