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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,734.09, 8,601.93 and 2,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,734.09, 8,601.93 and 2,035.44 is: 3,053.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,734.09 : 8,601.93 = 2,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,734.09/8,601.93 = 2,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,734.09x = 8,601.93 × 2,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,734.09x = 17,508,712.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,508,712.40/5,734.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.44

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