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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,597.52, 3,896.68 and 866

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,597.52, 3,896.68 and 866 is: 1,299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,597.52 : 3,896.68 = 866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,597.52/3,896.68 = 866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,597.52x = 3,896.68 × 866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,597.52x = 3,374,524.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,524.88/2,597.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.13

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