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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.56, 2,793.89 and 1,140.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.56, 2,793.89 and 1,140.35 is: 1,573.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.56 : 2,793.89 = 1,140.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.56/2,793.89 = 1,140.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.56x = 2,793.89 × 1,140.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.56x = 3,186,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,001.34/2,024.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.67

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