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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.35, 2,793.77 and 1,140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.35, 2,793.77 and 1,140.10 is: 1,573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.35 : 2,793.77 = 1,140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.35/2,793.77 = 1,140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.35x = 2,793.77 × 1,140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.35x = 3,185,171.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,171.48/2,024.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.43

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