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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,723.40, 8,579.34 and 2,023.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,723.40, 8,579.34 and 2,023.32 is: 3,032.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,723.40 : 8,579.34 = 2,023.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,723.40/8,579.34 = 2,023.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,723.40x = 8,579.34 × 2,023.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,723.40x = 17,358,750.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,358,750.21/5,723.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.94

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