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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,597.68, 3,896.52 and 866.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,597.68, 3,896.52 and 866.32 is: 1,299.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,597.68 : 3,896.52 = 866.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,597.68/3,896.52 = 866.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,597.68x = 3,896.52 × 866.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,597.68x = 3,375,633.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,633.21/2,597.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.48

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