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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.19, 2,908.50 and 1,222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.19, 2,908.50 and 1,222.82 is: 1,687.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.19 : 2,908.50 = 1,222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.19/2,908.50 = 1,222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.19x = 2,908.50 × 1,222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.19x = 3,556,557.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,557.43/2,107.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.82

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