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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.28, 2,906.58 and 1,222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.28, 2,906.58 and 1,222.12 is: 1,686.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.28 : 2,906.58 = 1,222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.28/2,906.58 = 1,222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.28x = 2,906.58 × 1,222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.28x = 3,552,189.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,189.55/2,106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.48

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