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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.61, 2,908.10 and 1,222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.61, 2,908.10 and 1,222.24 is: 1,687.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.61 : 2,908.10 = 1,222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.61/2,908.10 = 1,222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.61x = 2,908.10 × 1,222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.61x = 3,554,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,397.38/2,106.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.26

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