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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.13, 3,250.31 and 2,125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.13, 3,250.31 and 2,125.90 is: 3,176.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.13 : 3,250.31 = 2,125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.13/3,250.31 = 2,125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.13x = 3,250.31 × 2,125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.13x = 6,909,834.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,909,834.03/2,175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.75

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