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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.59, 3,060.19 and 1,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.59, 3,060.19 and 1,222.80 is: 1,687.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.59 : 3,060.19 = 1,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.59/3,060.19 = 1,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.59x = 3,060.19 × 1,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.59x = 3,742,012.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,012.77/2,217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.43

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