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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.05, 2,830.35 and 1,166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.05, 2,830.35 and 1,166.83 is: 1,610.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.05 : 2,830.35 = 1,166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.05/2,830.35 = 1,166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.05x = 2,830.35 × 1,166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.05x = 3,302,537.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,537.29/2,051.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.17

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