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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,728.85, 8,593.97 and 2,030.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,728.85, 8,593.97 and 2,030.33 is: 3,045.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,728.85 : 8,593.97 = 2,030.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,728.85/8,593.97 = 2,030.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,728.85x = 8,593.97 × 2,030.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,728.85x = 17,448,595.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,448,595.11/5,728.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.74

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