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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.34, 2,830.81 and 1,167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.34, 2,830.81 and 1,167.12 is: 1,610.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.34 : 2,830.81 = 1,167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.34/2,830.81 = 1,167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.34x = 2,830.81 × 1,167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.34x = 3,303,902.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,902.04/2,051.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.61

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