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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.05, 2,907.52 and 1,222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.05, 2,907.52 and 1,222.77 is: 1,687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.05 : 2,907.52 = 1,222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.05/2,907.52 = 1,222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.05x = 2,907.52 × 1,222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.05x = 3,555,218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,218.86/2,107.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.30

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