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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,734.52, 8,599.72 and 1,985.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,734.52, 8,599.72 and 1,985.28 is: 2,977.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,734.52 : 8,599.72 = 1,985.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,734.52/8,599.72 = 1,985.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,734.52x = 8,599.72 × 1,985.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,734.52x = 17,072,861.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,072,861.42/5,734.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,977.21

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