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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.95, 2,798.28 and 1,143.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.95, 2,798.28 and 1,143.83 is: 1,578.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.95 : 2,798.28 = 1,143.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.95/2,798.28 = 1,143.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.95x = 2,798.28 × 1,143.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.95x = 3,200,763.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,763.61/2,027.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.33

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