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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.53, 2,797.99 and 1,143.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.53, 2,797.99 and 1,143.39 is: 1,577.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.53 : 2,797.99 = 1,143.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.53/2,797.99 = 1,143.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.53x = 2,797.99 × 1,143.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.53x = 3,199,199.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,199.98/2,027.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.88

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