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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,732.22, 8,595.50 and 2,033.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,732.22, 8,595.50 and 2,033.90 is: 3,049.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,732.22 : 8,595.50 = 2,033.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,732.22/8,595.50 = 2,033.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,732.22x = 8,595.50 × 2,033.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,732.22x = 17,482,334.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,482,334.30/5,732.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.84

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