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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.33, 8,597.86 and 2,032.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.33, 8,597.86 and 2,032.69 is: 3,049.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.33 : 8,597.86 = 2,032.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.33/8,597.86 = 2,032.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.33x = 8,597.86 × 2,032.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.33x = 17,476,801.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,476,801.19/5,731.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.35

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