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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.29, 3,216.37 and 1,222.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.29, 3,216.37 and 1,222.37 is: 1,830.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.29 : 3,216.37 = 1,222.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.29/3,216.37 = 1,222.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.29x = 3,216.37 × 1,222.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.29x = 3,931,594.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931,594.20/2,147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.96

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