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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.12, 2,829.24 and 1,165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.12, 2,829.24 and 1,165.90 is: 1,608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.12 : 2,829.24 = 1,165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.12/2,829.24 = 1,165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.12x = 2,829.24 × 1,165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.12x = 3,298,610.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,610.92/2,050.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.98

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