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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.49, 2,793.64 and 1,140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.49, 2,793.64 and 1,140.24 is: 1,573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.49 : 2,793.64 = 1,140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.49/2,793.64 = 1,140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.49x = 2,793.64 × 1,140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.49x = 3,185,420.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,420.07/2,024.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.44

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