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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,733.99, 8,601.84 and 2,035.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,733.99, 8,601.84 and 2,035.91 is: 3,054.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,733.99 : 8,601.84 = 2,035.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,733.99/8,601.84 = 2,035.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,733.99x = 8,601.84 × 2,035.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,733.99x = 17,512,572.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,512,572.07/5,733.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.17

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