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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.68, 8,592.38 and 2,027.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.68, 8,592.38 and 2,027.90 is: 3,043.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.68 : 8,592.38 = 2,027.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.68/8,592.38 = 2,027.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.68x = 8,592.38 × 2,027.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.68x = 17,424,487.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,424,487.40/5,725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.22

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