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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.38, 2,831.18 and 1,167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.38, 2,831.18 and 1,167.27 is: 1,610.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.38 : 2,831.18 = 1,167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.38/2,831.18 = 1,167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.38x = 2,831.18 × 1,167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.38x = 3,304,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,751.48/2,051.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.99

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