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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.88, 3,059.28 and 1,222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.88, 3,059.28 and 1,222.16 is: 1,686.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.88 : 3,059.28 = 1,222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.88/3,059.28 = 1,222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.88x = 3,059.28 × 1,222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.88x = 3,738,929.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,929.64/2,216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.57

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