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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.55, 2,794.05 and 1,140.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.55, 2,794.05 and 1,140.53 is: 1,574.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.55 : 2,794.05 = 1,140.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.55/2,794.05 = 1,140.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.55x = 2,794.05 × 1,140.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.55x = 3,186,683.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,683.88/2,024.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.02

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