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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.65, 2,906.82 and 1,222.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.65, 2,906.82 and 1,222.29 is: 1,686.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.65 : 2,906.82 = 1,222.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.65/2,906.82 = 1,222.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.65x = 2,906.82 × 1,222.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.65x = 3,552,977.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,977.02/2,106.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.55

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