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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,080.76, 5,631.44 and 2,312.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,080.76, 5,631.44 and 2,312.71 is: 3,191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,080.76 : 5,631.44 = 2,312.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,080.76/5,631.44 = 2,312.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,080.76x = 5,631.44 × 2,312.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,080.76x = 13,023,876.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,023,876.04/4,080.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.53

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