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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.82, 2,794.25 and 1,140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.82, 2,794.25 and 1,140.84 is: 1,574.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.82 : 2,794.25 = 1,140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.82/2,794.25 = 1,140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.82x = 2,794.25 × 1,140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.82x = 3,187,786.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,786.47/2,024.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.36

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