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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,080.51, 5,630.34 and 2,311.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,080.51, 5,630.34 and 2,311.77 is: 3,189.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,080.51 : 5,630.34 = 2,311.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,080.51/5,630.34 = 2,311.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,080.51x = 5,630.34 × 2,311.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,080.51x = 13,016,080.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,016,080.88/4,080.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.82

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