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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.70, 2,793.96 and 1,140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.70, 2,793.96 and 1,140.60 is: 1,573.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.70 : 2,793.96 = 1,140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.70/2,793.96 = 1,140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.70x = 2,793.96 × 1,140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.70x = 3,186,790.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,790.78/2,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.96

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