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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,119.81, 5,685.34 and 2,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,119.81, 5,685.34 and 2,231.40 is: 3,079.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,119.81 : 5,685.34 = 2,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,119.81/5,685.34 = 2,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,119.81x = 5,685.34 × 2,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,119.81x = 12,686,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,686,267.68/4,119.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.33

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