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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.59, 2,908.31 and 1,223.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.59, 2,908.31 and 1,223.45 is: 1,688.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.59 : 2,908.31 = 1,223.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.59/2,908.31 = 1,223.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.59x = 2,908.31 × 1,223.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.59x = 3,558,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,178.48/2,107.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.27

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