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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.33, 3,897.53 and 866.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.33, 3,897.53 and 866.95 is: 1,300.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.33 : 3,897.53 = 866.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.33/3,897.53 = 866.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.33x = 3,897.53 × 866.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.33x = 3,378,972.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,972.29/2,598.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.44

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