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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.33, 3,059.88 and 1,222.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.33, 3,059.88 and 1,222.61 is: 1,687.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.33 : 3,059.88 = 1,222.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.33/3,059.88 = 1,222.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.33x = 3,059.88 × 1,222.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.33x = 3,741,039.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,039.89/2,217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.18

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