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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975, 5,962.50 and 1,239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975, 5,962.50 and 1,239 is: 1,858.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975 : 5,962.50 = 1,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975/5,962.50 = 1,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975x = 5,962.50 × 1,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975x = 7,387,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,387,537.50/3,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.50

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