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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.02, 2,830.47 and 1,166.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.02, 2,830.47 and 1,166.95 is: 1,610.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.02 : 2,830.47 = 1,166.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.02/2,830.47 = 1,166.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.02x = 2,830.47 × 1,166.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.02x = 3,303,016.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,016.97/2,051.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.43

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