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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.08, 2,830.54 and 1,166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.08, 2,830.54 and 1,166.98 is: 1,610.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.08 : 2,830.54 = 1,166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.08/2,830.54 = 1,166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.08x = 2,830.54 × 1,166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.08x = 3,303,183.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,183.57/2,051.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.46

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