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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.63, 2,798.30 and 1,143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.63, 2,798.30 and 1,143.57 is: 1,578.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.63 : 2,798.30 = 1,143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.63/2,798.30 = 1,143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.63x = 2,798.30 × 1,143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.63x = 3,200,043.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,043.11/2,027.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.22

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