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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.21, 3,007.35 and 1,222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.21, 3,007.35 and 1,222.15 is: 1,686.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.21 : 3,007.35 = 1,222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.21/3,007.35 = 1,222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.21x = 3,007.35 × 1,222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.21x = 3,675,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,432.80/2,179.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.59

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