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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.45, 2,793.73 and 1,140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.45, 2,793.73 and 1,140.26 is: 1,573.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.45 : 2,793.73 = 1,140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.45/2,793.73 = 1,140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.45x = 2,793.73 × 1,140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.45x = 3,185,578.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,578.57/2,024.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.55

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