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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.25, 3,898.88 and 868.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.25, 3,898.88 and 868.01 is: 1,302.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.25 : 3,898.88 = 868.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.25/3,898.88 = 868.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.25x = 3,898.88 × 868.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.25x = 3,384,262.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,384,262.49/2,599.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.02

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