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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,080.72, 5,631.48 and 2,312.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,080.72, 5,631.48 and 2,312.22 is: 3,190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,080.72 : 5,631.48 = 2,312.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,080.72/5,631.48 = 2,312.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,080.72x = 5,631.48 × 2,312.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,080.72x = 13,021,220.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,021,220.69/4,080.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.91

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