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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.55, 3,899.36 and 868.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.55, 3,899.36 and 868.17 is: 1,302.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.55 : 3,899.36 = 868.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.55/3,899.36 = 868.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.55x = 3,899.36 × 868.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.55x = 3,385,312.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,312.78/2,599.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.27

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