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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,728.93, 8,593.36 and 2,031.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,728.93, 8,593.36 and 2,031.28 is: 3,046.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,728.93 : 8,593.36 = 2,031.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,728.93/8,593.36 = 2,031.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,728.93x = 8,593.36 × 2,031.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,728.93x = 17,455,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,455,493.74/5,728.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.90

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