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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.83, 8,594.91 and 2,033.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.83, 8,594.91 and 2,033.51 is: 3,049.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.83 : 8,594.91 = 2,033.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.83/8,594.91 = 2,033.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.83x = 8,594.91 × 2,033.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.83x = 17,477,792.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,477,792.46/5,731.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.25

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