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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,080.24, 5,630.96 and 2,287.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,080.24, 5,630.96 and 2,287.63 is: 3,157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,080.24 : 5,630.96 = 2,287.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,080.24/5,630.96 = 2,287.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,080.24x = 5,630.96 × 2,287.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,080.24x = 12,881,532.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,881,532.50/4,080.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.06

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