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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.30, 2,829.31 and 1,166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.30, 2,829.31 and 1,166.10 is: 1,609.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.30 : 2,829.31 = 1,166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.30/2,829.31 = 1,166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.30x = 2,829.31 × 1,166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.30x = 3,299,258.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,258.39/2,050.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.16

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