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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,730.29, 8,593.84 and 2,032.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,730.29, 8,593.84 and 2,032.03 is: 3,047.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,730.29 : 8,593.84 = 2,032.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,730.29/8,593.84 = 2,032.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,730.29x = 8,593.84 × 2,032.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,730.29x = 17,462,940.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,462,940.70/5,730.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.48

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