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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.91, 3,899.04 and 868.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.91, 3,899.04 and 868.13 is: 1,301.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.91 : 3,899.04 = 868.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.91/3,899.04 = 868.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.91x = 3,899.04 × 868.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.91x = 3,384,854.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,384,854.10/2,599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.91

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