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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.68, 2,798.72 and 1,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.68, 2,798.72 and 1,144 is: 1,579.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.68 : 2,798.72 = 1,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.68/2,798.72 = 1,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.68x = 2,798.72 × 1,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.68x = 3,201,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,735.68/2,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.01

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