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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.87, 2,830.24 and 1,166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.87, 2,830.24 and 1,166.70 is: 1,610.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.87 : 2,830.24 = 1,166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.87/2,830.24 = 1,166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.87x = 2,830.24 × 1,166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.87x = 3,302,041.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,041.01/2,050.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.07

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