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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,732.51, 8,598.69 and 2,032.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,732.51, 8,598.69 and 2,032.70 is: 3,049.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,732.51 : 8,598.69 = 2,032.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,732.51/8,598.69 = 2,032.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,732.51x = 8,598.69 × 2,032.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,732.51x = 17,478,514.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,478,514.17/5,732.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.02

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