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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.47, 8,594.37 and 2,033.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.47, 8,594.37 and 2,033.15 is: 3,048.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.47 : 8,594.37 = 2,033.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.47/8,594.37 = 2,033.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.47x = 8,594.37 × 2,033.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.47x = 17,473,600.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,473,600.39/5,731.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.71

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