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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.70, 2,829.60 and 1,166.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.70, 2,829.60 and 1,166.33 is: 1,609.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.70 : 2,829.60 = 1,166.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.70/2,829.60 = 1,166.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.70x = 2,829.60 × 1,166.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.70x = 3,300,247.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,247.37/2,050.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.33

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