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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.90, 3,060.78 and 1,223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.90, 3,060.78 and 1,223.34 is: 1,688.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.90 : 3,060.78 = 1,223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.90/3,060.78 = 1,223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.90x = 3,060.78 × 1,223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.90x = 3,744,374.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,374.61/2,217.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.25

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