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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.22, 3,898.14 and 868.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.22, 3,898.14 and 868.06 is: 1,302.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.22 : 3,898.14 = 868.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.22/3,898.14 = 868.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.22x = 3,898.14 × 868.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.22x = 3,383,819.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383,819.41/2,598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.36

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