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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.88, 2,907.57 and 1,223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.88, 2,907.57 and 1,223.17 is: 1,688.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.88 : 2,907.57 = 1,223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.88/2,907.57 = 1,223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.88x = 2,907.57 × 1,223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.88x = 3,556,452.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,452.40/2,106.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.02

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