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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.70, 2,830.98 and 1,167.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.70, 2,830.98 and 1,167.33 is: 1,610.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.70 : 2,830.98 = 1,167.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.70/2,830.98 = 1,167.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.70x = 2,830.98 × 1,167.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.70x = 3,304,687.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,687.88/2,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.71

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