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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.04, 3,059.57 and 1,222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.04, 3,059.57 and 1,222.36 is: 1,686.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.04 : 3,059.57 = 1,222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.04/3,059.57 = 1,222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.04x = 3,059.57 × 1,222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.04x = 3,739,891.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,891.39/2,217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.89

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