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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,698.31, 8,541.78 and 2,731.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,698.31, 8,541.78 and 2,731.28 is: 4,094.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,698.31 : 8,541.78 = 2,731.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,698.31/8,541.78 = 2,731.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,698.31x = 8,541.78 × 2,731.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,698.31x = 23,329,950.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,329,950.17/5,698.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.19

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