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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271, 4,906.50 and 839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271, 4,906.50 and 839 is: 1,258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271 : 4,906.50 = 839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271/4,906.50 = 839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271x = 4,906.50 × 839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271x = 4,116,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116,553.50/3,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.50

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