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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,724.48, 8,587.44 and 2,027.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,724.48, 8,587.44 and 2,027.28 is: 3,041.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,724.48 : 8,587.44 = 2,027.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,724.48/8,587.44 = 2,027.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,724.48x = 8,587.44 × 2,027.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,724.48x = 17,409,145.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,409,145.36/5,724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.17

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