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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.80, 3,315.90 and 1,222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.80, 3,315.90 and 1,222.40 is: 1,835.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.80 : 3,315.90 = 1,222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.80/3,315.90 = 1,222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.80x = 3,315.90 × 1,222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.80x = 4,053,356.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,356.16/2,208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.09

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