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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.78, 3,898.83 and 868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.78, 3,898.83 and 868 is: 1,301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.78 : 3,898.83 = 868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.78/3,898.83 = 868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.78x = 3,898.83 × 868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.78x = 3,384,184.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,384,184.44/2,599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.72

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