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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.58, 2,829.83 and 1,166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.58, 2,829.83 and 1,166.46 is: 1,609.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.58 : 2,829.83 = 1,166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.58/2,829.83 = 1,166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.58x = 2,829.83 × 1,166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.58x = 3,300,883.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,883.50/2,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.73

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