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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.56, 2,907.82 and 1,223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.56, 2,907.82 and 1,223.56 is: 1,688.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.56 : 2,907.82 = 1,223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.56/2,907.82 = 1,223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.56x = 2,907.82 × 1,223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.56x = 3,557,892.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,892.24/2,107.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.16

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