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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,728.35, 8,593.89 and 2,030.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,728.35, 8,593.89 and 2,030.90 is: 3,046.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,728.35 : 8,593.89 = 2,030.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,728.35/8,593.89 = 2,030.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,728.35x = 8,593.89 × 2,030.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,728.35x = 17,453,352.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,453,352.69/5,728.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.84

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