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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.82, 2,908.50 and 1,223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.82, 2,908.50 and 1,223.30 is: 1,687.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.82 : 2,908.50 = 1,223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.82/2,908.50 = 1,223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.82x = 2,908.50 × 1,223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.82x = 3,557,968.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,968.05/2,107.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.98

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