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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.76, 3,060.39 and 1,222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.76, 3,060.39 and 1,222.84 is: 1,687.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.76 : 3,060.39 = 1,222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.76/3,060.39 = 1,222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.76x = 3,060.39 × 1,222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.76x = 3,742,367.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,367.31/2,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.45

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