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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.64, 8,591.14 and 2,030.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.64, 8,591.14 and 2,030.66 is: 3,046.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.64 : 8,591.14 = 2,030.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.64/8,591.14 = 2,030.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.64x = 8,591.14 × 2,030.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.64x = 17,445,684.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,445,684.35/5,725.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.94

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