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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.71, 2,794.10 and 1,140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.71, 2,794.10 and 1,140.52 is: 1,573.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.71 : 2,794.10 = 1,140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.71/2,794.10 = 1,140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.71x = 2,794.10 × 1,140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.71x = 3,186,726.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,726.93/2,024.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.92

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