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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.67, 2,829.94 and 1,166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.67, 2,829.94 and 1,166.54 is: 1,609.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.67 : 2,829.94 = 1,166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.67/2,829.94 = 1,166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.67x = 2,829.94 × 1,166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.67x = 3,301,221.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,221.14/2,050.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.82

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