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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.75, 3,059.13 and 1,222.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.75, 3,059.13 and 1,222.01 is: 1,686.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.75 : 3,059.13 = 1,222.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.75/3,059.13 = 1,222.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.75x = 3,059.13 × 1,222.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.75x = 3,738,289.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,289.94/2,216.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.38

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