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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.02, 2,905.97 and 1,221.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.02, 2,905.97 and 1,221.65 is: 1,685.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.02 : 2,905.97 = 1,221.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.02/2,905.97 = 1,221.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.02x = 2,905.97 × 1,221.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.02x = 3,550,078.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,078.25/2,106.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.68

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