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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.95, 2,908.87 and 1,223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.95, 2,908.87 and 1,223.70 is: 1,688.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.95 : 2,908.87 = 1,223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.95/2,908.87 = 1,223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.95x = 2,908.87 × 1,223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.95x = 3,559,584.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,584.22/2,107.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.65

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