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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.80, 3,287.30 and 2,131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.80, 3,287.30 and 2,131.80 is: 3,191.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.80 : 3,287.30 = 2,131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.80/3,287.30 = 2,131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.80x = 3,287.30 × 2,131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.80x = 7,007,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,007,866.14/2,195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.49

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