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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.19, 3,897.32 and 866.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.19, 3,897.32 and 866.81 is: 1,300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.19 : 3,897.32 = 866.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.19/3,897.32 = 866.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.19x = 3,897.32 × 866.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.19x = 3,378,241.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,241.36/2,598.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.23

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