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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.28, 2,793.40 and 1,140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.28, 2,793.40 and 1,140.12 is: 1,573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.28 : 2,793.40 = 1,140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.28/2,793.40 = 1,140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.28x = 2,793.40 × 1,140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.28x = 3,184,811.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,811.21/2,024.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.31

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