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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.21, 3,059.70 and 1,222.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.21, 3,059.70 and 1,222.47 is: 1,686.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.21 : 3,059.70 = 1,222.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.21/3,059.70 = 1,222.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.21x = 3,059.70 × 1,222.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.21x = 3,740,391.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,391.46/2,217.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.98

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