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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,080.66, 5,631.35 and 2,312.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,080.66, 5,631.35 and 2,312.22 is: 3,190.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,080.66 : 5,631.35 = 2,312.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,080.66/5,631.35 = 2,312.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,080.66x = 5,631.35 × 2,312.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,080.66x = 13,020,920.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,020,920.10/4,080.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.89

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