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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.16, 2,830.47 and 1,119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.16, 2,830.47 and 1,119.66 is: 1,545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.16 : 2,830.47 = 1,119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.16/2,830.47 = 1,119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.16x = 2,830.47 × 1,119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.16x = 3,169,164.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,164.04/2,051.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.06

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