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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,729.15, 8,594.65 and 2,030.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,729.15, 8,594.65 and 2,030.57 is: 3,046.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,729.15 : 8,594.65 = 2,030.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,729.15/8,594.65 = 2,030.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,729.15x = 8,594.65 × 2,030.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,729.15x = 17,452,038.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,452,038.45/5,729.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.18

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