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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.21, 2,793.33 and 1,140.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.21, 2,793.33 and 1,140.09 is: 1,573.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.21 : 2,793.33 = 1,140.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.21/2,793.33 = 1,140.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.21x = 2,793.33 × 1,140.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.21x = 3,184,647.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,647.60/2,024.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.28

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