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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,080.62, 5,631.15 and 2,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,080.62, 5,631.15 and 2,312.80 is: 3,191.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,080.62 : 5,631.15 = 2,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,080.62/5,631.15 = 2,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,080.62x = 5,631.15 × 2,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,080.62x = 13,023,723.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,023,723.72/4,080.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.60

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