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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,597.28, 3,896.16 and 866.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,597.28, 3,896.16 and 866.04 is: 1,299.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,597.28 : 3,896.16 = 866.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,597.28/3,896.16 = 866.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,597.28x = 3,896.16 × 866.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,597.28x = 3,374,230.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,230.41/2,597.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.14

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