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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.01, 2,829.84 and 1,166.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.01, 2,829.84 and 1,166.79 is: 1,609.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.01 : 2,829.84 = 1,166.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.01/2,829.84 = 1,166.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.01x = 2,829.84 × 1,166.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.01x = 3,301,829.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,829.01/2,051.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.86

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