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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.21, 2,829.21 and 1,166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.21, 2,829.21 and 1,166.23 is: 1,609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.21 : 2,829.21 = 1,166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.21/2,829.21 = 1,166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.21x = 2,829.21 × 1,166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.21x = 3,299,495.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,495.43/2,050.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.35

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