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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.15, 8,595.48 and 2,033.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.15, 8,595.48 and 2,033.50 is: 3,049.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.15 : 8,595.48 = 2,033.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.15/8,595.48 = 2,033.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.15x = 8,595.48 × 2,033.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.15x = 17,478,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,478,865.60/5,731.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.80

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