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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.01, 2,829.26 and 1,166.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.01, 2,829.26 and 1,166.03 is: 1,609.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.01 : 2,829.26 = 1,166.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.01/2,829.26 = 1,166.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.01x = 2,829.26 × 1,166.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.01x = 3,299,002.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,002.04/2,050.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.26

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