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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.30, 2,830.69 and 1,167.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.30, 2,830.69 and 1,167.10 is: 1,610.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.30 : 2,830.69 = 1,167.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.30/2,830.69 = 1,167.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.30x = 2,830.69 × 1,167.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.30x = 3,303,698.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,698.30/2,051.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.54

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