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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.55, 2,829.96 and 1,167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.55, 2,829.96 and 1,167.19 is: 1,610.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.55 : 2,829.96 = 1,167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.55/2,829.96 = 1,167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.55x = 2,829.96 × 1,167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.55x = 3,303,093.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,093.94/2,051.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.05

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