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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.70, 2,909.16 and 1,223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.70, 2,909.16 and 1,223.38 is: 1,688.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.70 : 2,909.16 = 1,223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.70/2,909.16 = 1,223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.70x = 2,909.16 × 1,223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.70x = 3,559,008.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,008.16/2,107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.57

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