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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.52, 8,592.21 and 2,028.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.52, 8,592.21 and 2,028.95 is: 3,043.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.52 : 8,592.21 = 2,028.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.52/8,592.21 = 2,028.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.52x = 8,592.21 × 2,028.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.52x = 17,433,121.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,433,121.52/5,727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.75

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