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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.84, 2,798.42 and 1,143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.84, 2,798.42 and 1,143.64 is: 1,578.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.84 : 2,798.42 = 1,143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.84/2,798.42 = 1,143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.84x = 2,798.42 × 1,143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.84x = 3,200,400.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,400.35/2,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.23

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