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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,730.41, 8,593.11 and 2,031.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,730.41, 8,593.11 and 2,031.41 is: 3,046.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,730.41 : 8,593.11 = 2,031.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,730.41/8,593.11 = 2,031.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,730.41x = 8,593.11 × 2,031.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,730.41x = 17,456,086.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,456,086.62/5,730.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.22

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