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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.37, 2,829.48 and 1,166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.37, 2,829.48 and 1,166.15 is: 1,609.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.37 : 2,829.48 = 1,166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.37/2,829.48 = 1,166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.37x = 2,829.48 × 1,166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.37x = 3,299,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,583.95/2,050.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.27

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