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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.76, 3,899.64 and 868.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.76, 3,899.64 and 868.48 is: 1,302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.76 : 3,899.64 = 868.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.76/3,899.64 = 868.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.76x = 3,899.64 × 868.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.76x = 3,386,759.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,759.35/2,599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.72

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