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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439, 3,365.82 and 1,507.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439, 3,365.82 and 1,507.50 is: 2,080.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439 : 3,365.82 = 1,507.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439/3,365.82 = 1,507.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439x = 3,365.82 × 1,507.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439x = 5,073,973.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,073,973.65/2,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.35

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