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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.91, 3,059.52 and 1,222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.91, 3,059.52 and 1,222.38 is: 1,686.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.91 : 3,059.52 = 1,222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.91/3,059.52 = 1,222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.91x = 3,059.52 × 1,222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.91x = 3,739,896.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,896.06/2,216.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.99

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