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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.65, 8,592.84 and 2,031.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.65, 8,592.84 and 2,031.86 is: 3,046.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.65 : 8,592.84 = 2,031.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.65/8,592.84 = 2,031.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.65x = 8,592.84 × 2,031.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.65x = 17,459,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,459,469.36/5,731.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.15

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