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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.87, 2,830.17 and 1,166.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.87, 2,830.17 and 1,166.67 is: 1,609.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.87 : 2,830.17 = 1,166.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.87/2,830.17 = 1,166.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.87x = 2,830.17 × 1,166.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.87x = 3,301,874.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,874.43/2,050.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.99

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