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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.92, 3,060.73 and 1,223.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.92, 3,060.73 and 1,223.19 is: 1,688.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.92 : 3,060.73 = 1,223.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.92/3,060.73 = 1,223.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.92x = 3,060.73 × 1,223.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.92x = 3,743,854.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,854.33/2,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.00

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