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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.73, 2,798.37 and 1,177.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.73, 2,798.37 and 1,177.23 is: 1,624.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.73 : 2,798.37 = 1,177.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.73/2,798.37 = 1,177.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.73x = 2,798.37 × 1,177.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.73x = 3,294,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,325.12/2,027.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.64

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