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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.87, 3,060.67 and 1,223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.87, 3,060.67 and 1,223.13 is: 1,687.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.87 : 3,060.67 = 1,223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.87/3,060.67 = 1,223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.87x = 3,060.67 × 1,223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.87x = 3,743,597.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,597.30/2,217.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.92

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