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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,732.58, 8,595.21 and 2,034.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,732.58, 8,595.21 and 2,034.12 is: 3,049.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,732.58 : 8,595.21 = 2,034.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,732.58/8,595.21 = 2,034.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,732.58x = 8,595.21 × 2,034.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,732.58x = 17,483,688.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,483,688.57/5,732.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.88

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