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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.50, 3,281.25 and 2,132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.50, 3,281.25 and 2,132.42 is: 3,198.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.50 : 3,281.25 = 2,132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.50/3,281.25 = 2,132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.50x = 3,281.25 × 2,132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.50x = 6,997,003.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,997,003.13/2,187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.63

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