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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.77, 3,059.15 and 1,222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.77, 3,059.15 and 1,222.04 is: 1,686.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.77 : 3,059.15 = 1,222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.77/3,059.15 = 1,222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.77x = 3,059.15 × 1,222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.77x = 3,738,394.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,394.87/2,216.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.42

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