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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.46, 3,060.25 and 1,222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.46, 3,060.25 and 1,222.86 is: 1,687.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.46 : 3,060.25 = 1,222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.46/3,060.25 = 1,222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.46x = 3,060.25 × 1,222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.46x = 3,742,257.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,257.32/2,217.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.63

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