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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,080.02, 5,630.31 and 2,311.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,080.02, 5,630.31 and 2,311.79 is: 3,190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,080.02 : 5,630.31 = 2,311.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,080.02/5,630.31 = 2,311.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,080.02x = 5,630.31 × 2,311.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,080.02x = 13,016,066.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,016,066.20/4,080.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.20

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