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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.62, 2,793.91 and 1,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.62, 2,793.91 and 1,140.40 is: 1,573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.62 : 2,793.91 = 1,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.62/2,793.91 = 1,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.62x = 2,793.91 × 1,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.62x = 3,186,177.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,177.74/2,024.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.72

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