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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.53, 2,846.36 and 1,166.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.53, 2,846.36 and 1,166.21 is: 1,609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.53 : 2,846.36 = 1,166.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.53/2,846.36 = 1,166.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.53x = 2,846.36 × 1,166.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.53x = 3,319,433.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,433.43/2,062.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.40

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