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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.08, 2,906.06 and 1,221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.08, 2,906.06 and 1,221.70 is: 1,685.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.08 : 2,906.06 = 1,221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.08/2,906.06 = 1,221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.08x = 2,906.06 × 1,221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.08x = 3,550,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,333.50/2,106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.75

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