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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,597.24, 3,895.86 and 866

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,597.24, 3,895.86 and 866 is: 1,299.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,597.24 : 3,895.86 = 866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,597.24/3,895.86 = 866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,597.24x = 3,895.86 × 866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,597.24x = 3,373,814.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,814.76/2,597.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.00

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