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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.66, 2,793.87 and 1,140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.66, 2,793.87 and 1,140.30 is: 1,573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.66 : 2,793.87 = 1,140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.66/2,793.87 = 1,140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.66x = 2,793.87 × 1,140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.66x = 3,185,849.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,849.96/2,024.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.52

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