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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.44, 2,989.68 and 1,222.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.44, 2,989.68 and 1,222.23 is: 1,686.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.44 : 2,989.68 = 1,222.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.44/2,989.68 = 1,222.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.44x = 2,989.68 × 1,222.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.44x = 3,654,073.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,073.27/2,166.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.67

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