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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.80, 8,596.09 and 2,033.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.80, 8,596.09 and 2,033.53 is: 3,049.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.80 : 8,596.09 = 2,033.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.80/8,596.09 = 2,033.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.80x = 8,596.09 × 2,033.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.80x = 17,480,406.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,480,406.90/5,731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.72

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