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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.98, 2,907.59 and 1,222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.98, 2,907.59 and 1,222.76 is: 1,687.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.98 : 2,907.59 = 1,222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.98/2,907.59 = 1,222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.98x = 2,907.59 × 1,222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.98x = 3,555,284.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,284.75/2,106.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.38

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