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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.05, 2,792.98 and 1,139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.05, 2,792.98 and 1,139.84 is: 1,572.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.05 : 2,792.98 = 1,139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.05/2,792.98 = 1,139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.05x = 2,792.98 × 1,139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.05x = 3,183,550.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,550.32/2,024.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.86

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