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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.29, 2,906.05 and 1,221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.29, 2,906.05 and 1,221.93 is: 1,685.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.29 : 2,906.05 = 1,221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.29/2,906.05 = 1,221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.29x = 2,906.05 × 1,221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.29x = 3,550,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,986.62/2,106.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.89

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