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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.18, 2,793.44 and 1,140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.18, 2,793.44 and 1,140.06 is: 1,573.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.18 : 2,793.44 = 1,140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.18/2,793.44 = 1,140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.18x = 2,793.44 × 1,140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.18x = 3,184,683.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,683.51/2,024.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.32

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