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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.50, 3,285.75 and 2,135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.50, 3,285.75 and 2,135.42 is: 3,203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.50 : 3,285.75 = 2,135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.50/3,285.75 = 2,135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.50x = 3,285.75 × 2,135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.50x = 7,016,456.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,016,456.27/2,190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.13

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