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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.82, 3,059 and 1,222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.82, 3,059 and 1,222.14 is: 1,686.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.82 : 3,059 = 1,222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.82/3,059 = 1,222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.82x = 3,059 × 1,222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.82x = 3,738,526.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,526.26/2,216.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.44

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