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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,080.72, 5,630.94 and 2,311.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,080.72, 5,630.94 and 2,311.98 is: 3,190.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,080.72 : 5,630.94 = 2,311.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,080.72/5,630.94 = 2,311.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,080.72x = 5,630.94 × 2,311.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,080.72x = 13,018,620.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,018,620.66/4,080.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.28

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