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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,079.70, 5,630.31 and 2,311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,079.70, 5,630.31 and 2,311.74 is: 3,190.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,079.70 : 5,630.31 = 2,311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,079.70/5,630.31 = 2,311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,079.70x = 5,630.31 × 2,311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,079.70x = 13,015,812.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,015,812.84/4,079.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.38

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