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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.28, 2,830.80 and 1,167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.28, 2,830.80 and 1,167.06 is: 1,610.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.28 : 2,830.80 = 1,167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.28/2,830.80 = 1,167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.28x = 2,830.80 × 1,167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.28x = 3,303,713.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,713.45/2,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.56

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