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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,729.68, 8,595.06 and 2,031.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,729.68, 8,595.06 and 2,031.03 is: 3,046.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,729.68 : 8,595.06 = 2,031.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,729.68/8,595.06 = 2,031.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,729.68x = 8,595.06 × 2,031.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,729.68x = 17,456,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,456,858.41/5,729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.74

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