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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.78, 3,897.36 and 867

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.78, 3,897.36 and 867 is: 1,300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.78 : 3,897.36 = 867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.78/3,897.36 = 867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.78x = 3,897.36 × 867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.78x = 3,379,011.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,011.12/2,598.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.23

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