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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,732.39, 8,598.22 and 2,034.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,732.39, 8,598.22 and 2,034.13 is: 3,051.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,732.39 : 8,598.22 = 2,034.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,732.39/8,598.22 = 2,034.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,732.39x = 8,598.22 × 2,034.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,732.39x = 17,489,870.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,489,870.67/5,732.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.06

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