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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.54, 3,060.21 and 1,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.54, 3,060.21 and 1,222.80 is: 1,687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.54 : 3,060.21 = 1,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.54/3,060.21 = 1,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.54x = 3,060.21 × 1,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.54x = 3,742,029.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,029.37/2,217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.47

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