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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,078.92, 5,629.92 and 2,311.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,078.92, 5,629.92 and 2,311.53 is: 3,190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,078.92 : 5,629.92 = 2,311.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,078.92/5,629.92 = 2,311.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,078.92x = 5,629.92 × 2,311.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,078.92x = 13,013,728.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,013,728.98/4,078.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.48

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