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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.35, 2,793.52 and 1,140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.35, 2,793.52 and 1,140.13 is: 1,573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.35 : 2,793.52 = 1,140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.35/2,793.52 = 1,140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.35x = 2,793.52 × 1,140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.35x = 3,184,975.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,975.96/2,024.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.33

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