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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.34, 2,906.57 and 1,222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.34, 2,906.57 and 1,222.20 is: 1,686.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.34 : 2,906.57 = 1,222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.34/2,906.57 = 1,222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.34x = 2,906.57 × 1,222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.34x = 3,552,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,409.85/2,106.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.53

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