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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,597.59, 3,896.39 and 866.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,597.59, 3,896.39 and 866.22 is: 1,299.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,597.59 : 3,896.39 = 866.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,597.59/3,896.39 = 866.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,597.59x = 3,896.39 × 866.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,597.59x = 3,375,130.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,130.95/2,597.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.33

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