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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.93, 8,590.73 and 1,979.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.93, 8,590.73 and 1,979.52 is: 2,968.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.93 : 8,590.73 = 1,979.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.93/8,590.73 = 1,979.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.93x = 8,590.73 × 1,979.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.93x = 17,005,511.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,005,511.95/5,727.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,968.88

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