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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.79, 3,060.68 and 1,223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.79, 3,060.68 and 1,223.06 is: 1,687.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.79 : 3,060.68 = 1,223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.79/3,060.68 = 1,223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.79x = 3,060.68 × 1,223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.79x = 3,743,395.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,395.28/2,217.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.89

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