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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,080.71, 5,631.42 and 2,312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,080.71, 5,631.42 and 2,312.28 is: 3,190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,080.71 : 5,631.42 = 2,312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,080.71/5,631.42 = 2,312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,080.71x = 5,631.42 × 2,312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,080.71x = 13,021,419.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,021,419.84/4,080.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.97

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