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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.60, 3,060.36 and 1,222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.60, 3,060.36 and 1,222.98 is: 1,687.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.60 : 3,060.36 = 1,222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.60/3,060.36 = 1,222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.60x = 3,060.36 × 1,222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.60x = 3,742,759.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,759.07/2,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.75

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