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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.80, 8,593.32 and 2,030.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.80, 8,593.32 and 2,030.96 is: 3,047.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.80 : 8,593.32 = 2,030.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.80/8,593.32 = 2,030.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.80x = 8,593.32 × 2,030.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.80x = 17,452,689.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,452,689.19/5,727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.01

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