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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.99, 2,830.30 and 1,166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.99, 2,830.30 and 1,166.92 is: 1,610.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.99 : 2,830.30 = 1,166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.99/2,830.30 = 1,166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.99x = 2,830.30 × 1,166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.99x = 3,302,733.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,733.68/2,050.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.31

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