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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,597.73, 3,896.66 and 866.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,597.73, 3,896.66 and 866.36 is: 1,299.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,597.73 : 3,896.66 = 866.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,597.73/3,896.66 = 866.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,597.73x = 3,896.66 × 866.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,597.73x = 3,375,886.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,886.54/2,597.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.55

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