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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.49, 2,793.78 and 1,140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.49, 2,793.78 and 1,140.38 is: 1,573.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.49 : 2,793.78 = 1,140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.49/2,793.78 = 1,140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.49x = 2,793.78 × 1,140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.49x = 3,185,956.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,956.87/2,024.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.71

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