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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.12, 2,906.55 and 1,222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.12, 2,906.55 and 1,222.41 is: 1,686.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.12 : 2,906.55 = 1,222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.12/2,906.55 = 1,222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.12x = 2,906.55 × 1,222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.12x = 3,552,995.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,995.79/2,106.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.99

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