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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.38, 3,059.99 and 1,222.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.38, 3,059.99 and 1,222.67 is: 1,687.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.38 : 3,059.99 = 1,222.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.38/3,059.99 = 1,222.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.38x = 3,059.99 × 1,222.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.38x = 3,741,336.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,336.56/2,217.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.28

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