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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.86, 2,794.30 and 1,140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.86, 2,794.30 and 1,140.95 is: 1,574.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.86 : 2,794.30 = 1,140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.86/2,794.30 = 1,140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.86x = 2,794.30 × 1,140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.86x = 3,188,159.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,159.20/2,024.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.51

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