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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.84, 2,830.42 and 1,166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.84, 2,830.42 and 1,166.74 is: 1,610.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.84 : 2,830.42 = 1,166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.84/2,830.42 = 1,166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.84x = 2,830.42 × 1,166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.84x = 3,302,364.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,364.23/2,050.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.25

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