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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,726.02, 8,589.96 and 2,027.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,726.02, 8,589.96 and 2,027.45 is: 3,041.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,726.02 : 8,589.96 = 2,027.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,726.02/8,589.96 = 2,027.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,726.02x = 8,589.96 × 2,027.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,726.02x = 17,415,671.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,415,671.45/5,726.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.50

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