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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.92, 3,898.74 and 867.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.92, 3,898.74 and 867.68 is: 1,301.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.92 : 3,898.74 = 867.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.92/3,898.74 = 867.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.92x = 3,898.74 × 867.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.92x = 3,382,858.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,858.72/2,598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.64

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