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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.31, 2,829.43 and 1,166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.31, 2,829.43 and 1,166.29 is: 1,609.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.31 : 2,829.43 = 1,166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.31/2,829.43 = 1,166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.31x = 2,829.43 × 1,166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.31x = 3,299,926.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,926.32/2,050.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.47

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