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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.28, 2,793.56 and 1,140.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.28, 2,793.56 and 1,140.11 is: 1,573.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.28 : 2,793.56 = 1,140.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.28/2,793.56 = 1,140.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.28x = 2,793.56 × 1,140.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.28x = 3,184,965.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,965.69/2,024.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.38

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