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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.75, 3,060.43 and 1,222.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.75, 3,060.43 and 1,222.97 is: 1,687.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.75 : 3,060.43 = 1,222.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.75/3,060.43 = 1,222.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.75x = 3,060.43 × 1,222.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.75x = 3,742,828.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,828.42/2,217.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.67

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