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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.24, 2,830.73 and 1,167.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.24, 2,830.73 and 1,167.10 is: 1,610.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.24 : 2,830.73 = 1,167.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.24/2,830.73 = 1,167.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.24x = 2,830.73 × 1,167.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.24x = 3,303,753.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,753.80/2,051.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.61

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