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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.35, 3,059.81 and 1,222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.35, 3,059.81 and 1,222.64 is: 1,687.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.35 : 3,059.81 = 1,222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.35/3,059.81 = 1,222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.35x = 3,059.81 × 1,222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.35x = 3,741,046.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,046.10/2,217.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.17

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