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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,087.84, 5,640.80 and 2,319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,087.84, 5,640.80 and 2,319.60 is: 3,200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,087.84 : 5,640.80 = 2,319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,087.84/5,640.80 = 2,319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,087.84x = 5,640.80 × 2,319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,087.84x = 13,084,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,084,399.68/4,087.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.81

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