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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,728.46, 8,593.62 and 2,029.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,728.46, 8,593.62 and 2,029.89 is: 3,045.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,728.46 : 8,593.62 = 2,029.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,728.46/8,593.62 = 2,029.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,728.46x = 8,593.62 × 2,029.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,728.46x = 17,444,103.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,444,103.30/5,728.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.17

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