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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.20, 2,989.19 and 1,222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.20, 2,989.19 and 1,222.14 is: 1,686.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.20 : 2,989.19 = 1,222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.20/2,989.19 = 1,222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.20x = 2,989.19 × 1,222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.20x = 3,653,202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,202.56/2,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.46

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