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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.18, 2,908.92 and 1,222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.18, 2,908.92 and 1,222.84 is: 1,688.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.18 : 2,908.92 = 1,222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.18/2,908.92 = 1,222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.18x = 2,908.92 × 1,222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.18x = 3,557,143.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,143.73/2,107.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.11

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