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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,079.45, 5,629.97 and 2,311.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,079.45, 5,629.97 and 2,311.49 is: 3,190.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,079.45 : 5,629.97 = 2,311.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,079.45/5,629.97 = 2,311.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,079.45x = 5,629.97 × 2,311.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,079.45x = 13,013,607.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,013,607.80/4,079.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.04

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