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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.78, 3,900.24 and 868.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.78, 3,900.24 and 868.36 is: 1,302.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.78 : 3,900.24 = 868.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.78/3,900.24 = 868.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.78x = 3,900.24 × 868.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.78x = 3,386,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,812.41/2,599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.73

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