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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.14, 2,908.47 and 1,223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.14, 2,908.47 and 1,223.34 is: 1,688.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.14 : 2,908.47 = 1,223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.14/2,908.47 = 1,223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.14x = 2,908.47 × 1,223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.14x = 3,558,047.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,047.69/2,107.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.57

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