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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,726.97, 8,588.03 and 2,030.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,726.97, 8,588.03 and 2,030.13 is: 3,044.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,726.97 : 8,588.03 = 2,030.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,726.97/8,588.03 = 2,030.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,726.97x = 8,588.03 × 2,030.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,726.97x = 17,434,807.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,434,807.19/5,726.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.33

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