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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.31, 2,793.53 and 1,140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.31, 2,793.53 and 1,140.39 is: 1,573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.31 : 2,793.53 = 1,140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.31/2,793.53 = 1,140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.31x = 2,793.53 × 1,140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.31x = 3,185,717.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,717.81/2,024.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.73

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