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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.78, 3,059.22 and 1,222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.78, 3,059.22 and 1,222.12 is: 1,686.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.78 : 3,059.22 = 1,222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.78/3,059.22 = 1,222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.78x = 3,059.22 × 1,222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.78x = 3,738,733.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,733.95/2,216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.56

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