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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.66, 2,793.81 and 1,140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.66, 2,793.81 and 1,140.28 is: 1,573.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.66 : 2,793.81 = 1,140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.66/2,793.81 = 1,140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.66x = 2,793.81 × 1,140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.66x = 3,185,725.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,725.67/2,024.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.46

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