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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.77, 3,059.10 and 1,222.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.77, 3,059.10 and 1,222.05 is: 1,686.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.77 : 3,059.10 = 1,222.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.77/3,059.10 = 1,222.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.77x = 3,059.10 × 1,222.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.77x = 3,738,373.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,373.16/2,216.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.41

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