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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,079.79, 6,119.76 and 2,312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,079.79, 6,119.76 and 2,312.16 is: 3,468.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,079.79 : 6,119.76 = 2,312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,079.79/6,119.76 = 2,312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,079.79x = 6,119.76 × 2,312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,079.79x = 14,149,864.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,149,864.28/4,079.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.28

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