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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.55, 8,598.24 and 2,033.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.55, 8,598.24 and 2,033.24 is: 3,050.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.55 : 8,598.24 = 2,033.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.55/8,598.24 = 2,033.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.55x = 8,598.24 × 2,033.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.55x = 17,482,275.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,482,275.33/5,731.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.18

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