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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.25, 3,181.22 and 1,898.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.25, 3,181.22 and 1,898.35 is: 2,832.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.25 : 3,181.22 = 1,898.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.25/3,181.22 = 1,898.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.25x = 3,181.22 × 1,898.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.25x = 6,039,068.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,039,068.99/2,132.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.25

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