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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.17, 2,908.62 and 1,223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.17, 2,908.62 and 1,223.26 is: 1,688.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.17 : 2,908.62 = 1,223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.17/2,908.62 = 1,223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.17x = 2,908.62 × 1,223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.17x = 3,557,991.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,991.23/2,107.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.52

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