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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,319, 7,978.50 and 1,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,319, 7,978.50 and 1,671 is: 2,506.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,319 : 7,978.50 = 1,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,319/7,978.50 = 1,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,319x = 7,978.50 × 1,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,319x = 13,332,073.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,332,073.50/5,319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.50

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