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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.48, 8,597.49 and 2,034.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.48, 8,597.49 and 2,034.10 is: 3,051.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.48 : 8,597.49 = 2,034.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.48/8,597.49 = 2,034.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.48x = 8,597.49 × 2,034.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.48x = 17,488,154.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,488,154.41/5,731.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.25

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