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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,079.62, 5,629.77 and 2,311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,079.62, 5,629.77 and 2,311.80 is: 3,190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,079.62 : 5,629.77 = 2,311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,079.62/5,629.77 = 2,311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,079.62x = 5,629.77 × 2,311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,079.62x = 13,014,902.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,014,902.29/4,079.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.22

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