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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.42, 3,060.07 and 1,222.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.42, 3,060.07 and 1,222.74 is: 1,687.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.42 : 3,060.07 = 1,222.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.42/3,060.07 = 1,222.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.42x = 3,060.07 × 1,222.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.42x = 3,741,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,663.88/2,217.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.40

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