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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.94, 3,059.34 and 1,222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.94, 3,059.34 and 1,222.20 is: 1,686.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.94 : 3,059.34 = 1,222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.94/3,059.34 = 1,222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.94x = 3,059.34 × 1,222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.94x = 3,739,125.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,125.35/2,216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.62

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