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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.21, 2,794.72 and 1,140.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.21, 2,794.72 and 1,140.89 is: 1,574.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.21 : 2,794.72 = 1,140.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.21/2,794.72 = 1,140.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.21x = 2,794.72 × 1,140.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.21x = 3,188,468.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,468.10/2,025.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.39

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