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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.62, 3,060.45 and 1,222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.62, 3,060.45 and 1,222.89 is: 1,687.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.62 : 3,060.45 = 1,222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.62/3,060.45 = 1,222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.62x = 3,060.45 × 1,222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.62x = 3,742,593.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,593.70/2,217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.67

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