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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139, 3,208.50 and 600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139, 3,208.50 and 600 is: 900

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139 : 3,208.50 = 600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139/3,208.50 = 600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139x = 3,208.50 × 600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139x = 1,925,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,100/2,139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900

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