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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.97, 2,794.12 and 1,140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.97, 2,794.12 and 1,140.58 is: 1,573.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.97 : 2,794.12 = 1,140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.97/2,794.12 = 1,140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.97x = 2,794.12 × 1,140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.97x = 3,186,917.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,917.39/2,024.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.81

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