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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.40, 3,190.70 and 1,875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.40, 3,190.70 and 1,875.40 is: 2,807.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.40 : 3,190.70 = 1,875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.40/3,190.70 = 1,875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.40x = 3,190.70 × 1,875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.40x = 5,983,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,983,838.78/2,131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.47

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