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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.96, 8,591.40 and 2,030.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.96, 8,591.40 and 2,030.04 is: 3,044.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.96 : 8,591.40 = 2,030.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.96/8,591.40 = 2,030.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.96x = 8,591.40 × 2,030.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.96x = 17,440,885.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,440,885.66/5,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.87

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