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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.50, 3,200.90 and 1,355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.50, 3,200.90 and 1,355.14 is: 2,029.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.50 : 3,200.90 = 1,355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.50/3,200.90 = 1,355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.50x = 3,200.90 × 1,355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.50x = 4,337,667.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,337,667.63/2,137.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.32

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