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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,087.76, 5,640.62 and 2,319.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,087.76, 5,640.62 and 2,319.30 is: 3,200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,087.76 : 5,640.62 = 2,319.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,087.76/5,640.62 = 2,319.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,087.76x = 5,640.62 × 2,319.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,087.76x = 13,082,278.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,082,278.37/4,087.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.36

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