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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,597.95, 3,896.94 and 866.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,597.95, 3,896.94 and 866.57 is: 1,299.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,597.95 : 3,896.94 = 866.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,597.95/3,896.94 = 866.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,597.95x = 3,896.94 × 866.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,597.95x = 3,376,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,971.30/2,597.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.86

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