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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.39, 3,059.93 and 1,222.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.39, 3,059.93 and 1,222.53 is: 1,687.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.39 : 3,059.93 = 1,222.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.39/3,059.93 = 1,222.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.39x = 3,059.93 × 1,222.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.39x = 3,740,850.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,850.11/2,217.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.05

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