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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,728.41, 8,593.98 and 2,030.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,728.41, 8,593.98 and 2,030.97 is: 3,046.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,728.41 : 8,593.98 = 2,030.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,728.41/8,593.98 = 2,030.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,728.41x = 8,593.98 × 2,030.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,728.41x = 17,454,072.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,454,072.59/5,728.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.93

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