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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.04, 2,830.44 and 1,166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.04, 2,830.44 and 1,166.90 is: 1,610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.04 : 2,830.44 = 1,166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.04/2,830.44 = 1,166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.04x = 2,830.44 × 1,166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.04x = 3,302,840.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,840.44/2,051.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.32

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