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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,597.81, 3,896.93 and 866.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,597.81, 3,896.93 and 866.44 is: 1,299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,597.81 : 3,896.93 = 866.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,597.81/3,896.93 = 866.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,597.81x = 3,896.93 × 866.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,597.81x = 3,376,441.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,441.95/2,597.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.73

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