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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,732.89, 8,599.43 and 2,033.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,732.89, 8,599.43 and 2,033.21 is: 3,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,732.89 : 8,599.43 = 2,033.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,732.89/8,599.43 = 2,033.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,732.89x = 8,599.43 × 2,033.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,732.89x = 17,484,473.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,484,473.65/5,732.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.85

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