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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.40, 8,596.74 and 2,033.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.40, 8,596.74 and 2,033.14 is: 3,049.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.40 : 8,596.74 = 2,033.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.40/8,596.74 = 2,033.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.40x = 8,596.74 × 2,033.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.40x = 17,478,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,478,372.50/5,731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.58

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