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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.65, 2,794.08 and 1,140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.65, 2,794.08 and 1,140.49 is: 1,573.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.65 : 2,794.08 = 1,140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.65/2,794.08 = 1,140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.65x = 2,794.08 × 1,140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.65x = 3,186,620.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,620.30/2,024.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.91

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