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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,597.66, 3,896.78 and 748.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,597.66, 3,896.78 and 748.77 is: 1,123.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,597.66 : 3,896.78 = 748.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,597.66/3,896.78 = 748.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,597.66x = 3,896.78 × 748.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,597.66x = 2,917,788.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,788.22/2,597.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.24

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