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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.91, 2,798.51 and 1,143.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.91, 2,798.51 and 1,143.71 is: 1,578.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.91 : 2,798.51 = 1,143.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.91/2,798.51 = 1,143.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.91x = 2,798.51 × 1,143.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.91x = 3,200,664.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,664.16/2,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.31

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