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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.81, 2,798.15 and 1,143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.81, 2,798.15 and 1,143.44 is: 1,577.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.81 : 2,798.15 = 1,143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.81/2,798.15 = 1,143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.81x = 2,798.15 × 1,143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.81x = 3,199,496.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,496.93/2,027.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.81

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