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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.02, 2,829.71 and 1,166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.02, 2,829.71 and 1,166.60 is: 1,609.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.02 : 2,829.71 = 1,166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.02/2,829.71 = 1,166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.02x = 2,829.71 × 1,166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.02x = 3,301,140.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,140.93/2,051.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.51

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