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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.77, 2,794.22 and 1,140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.77, 2,794.22 and 1,140.62 is: 1,574.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.77 : 2,794.22 = 1,140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.77/2,794.22 = 1,140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.77x = 2,794.22 × 1,140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.77x = 3,187,143.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,143.22/2,024.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.08

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