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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,407, 6,610.50 and 1,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,407, 6,610.50 and 1,671 is: 2,506.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,407 : 6,610.50 = 1,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,407/6,610.50 = 1,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,407x = 6,610.50 × 1,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,407x = 11,046,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,046,145.50/4,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.50

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