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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.31, 2,829.53 and 1,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.31, 2,829.53 and 1,166.20 is: 1,609.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.31 : 2,829.53 = 1,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.31/2,829.53 = 1,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.31x = 2,829.53 × 1,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.31x = 3,299,793.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,793.73/2,050.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.41

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