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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.87, 2,908.47 and 1,222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.87, 2,908.47 and 1,222.35 is: 1,687.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.87 : 2,908.47 = 1,222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.87/2,908.47 = 1,222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.87x = 2,908.47 × 1,222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.87x = 3,555,168.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,168.30/2,106.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.42

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