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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.73, 2,846.61 and 1,166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.73, 2,846.61 and 1,166.51 is: 1,609.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.73 : 2,846.61 = 1,166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.73/2,846.61 = 1,166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.73x = 2,846.61 × 1,166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.73x = 3,320,599.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,599.03/2,062.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.81

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