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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.06, 3,897.48 and 866.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.06, 3,897.48 and 866.28 is: 1,299.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.06 : 3,897.48 = 866.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.06/3,897.48 = 866.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.06x = 3,897.48 × 866.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.06x = 3,376,308.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,308.97/2,598.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.55

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