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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.62, 3,896.97 and 867

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.62, 3,896.97 and 867 is: 1,299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.62 : 3,896.97 = 867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.62/3,896.97 = 867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.62x = 3,896.97 × 867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.62x = 3,378,672.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,672.99/2,599.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.68

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