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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.06, 2,829.98 and 1,167.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.06, 2,829.98 and 1,167.35 is: 1,610.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.06 : 2,829.98 = 1,167.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.06/2,829.98 = 1,167.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.06x = 2,829.98 × 1,167.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.06x = 3,303,577.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,577.15/2,051.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.67

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