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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.06, 3,898.80 and 867.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.06, 3,898.80 and 867.69 is: 1,301.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.06 : 3,898.80 = 867.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.06/3,898.80 = 867.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.06x = 3,898.80 × 867.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.06x = 3,382,949.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,949.77/2,599.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.61

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