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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,728.16, 8,593.61 and 2,030.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,728.16, 8,593.61 and 2,030.72 is: 3,046.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,728.16 : 8,593.61 = 2,030.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,728.16/8,593.61 = 2,030.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,728.16x = 8,593.61 × 2,030.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,728.16x = 17,451,162.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,451,162.58/5,728.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.56

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