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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.42, 2,793.74 and 1,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.42, 2,793.74 and 1,140.20 is: 1,573.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.42 : 2,793.74 = 1,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.42/2,793.74 = 1,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.42x = 2,793.74 × 1,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.42x = 3,185,402.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,402.68/2,024.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.49

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