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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.99, 3,059.63 and 1,222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.99, 3,059.63 and 1,222.36 is: 1,686.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.99 : 3,059.63 = 1,222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.99/3,059.63 = 1,222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.99x = 3,059.63 × 1,222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.99x = 3,739,963.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,963.22/2,216.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.96

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