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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,728.67, 8,593.71 and 2,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,728.67, 8,593.71 and 2,030.14 is: 3,045.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,728.67 : 8,593.71 = 2,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,728.67/8,593.71 = 2,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,728.67x = 8,593.71 × 2,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,728.67x = 17,446,434.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,446,434.42/5,728.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.46

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