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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439, 3,658.50 and 1,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439, 3,658.50 and 1,071 is: 1,606.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439 : 3,658.50 = 1,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439/3,658.50 = 1,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439x = 3,658.50 × 1,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439x = 3,918,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,253.50/2,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.50

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