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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.10, 3,285.15 and 2,157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.10, 3,285.15 and 2,157.70 is: 3,236.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.10 : 3,285.15 = 2,157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.10/3,285.15 = 2,157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.10x = 3,285.15 × 2,157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.10x = 7,088,368.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,088,368.16/2,190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.55

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