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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.08, 3,877.92 and 2,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.08, 3,877.92 and 2,014.08 is: 3,015.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.08 : 3,877.92 = 2,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.08/3,877.92 = 2,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.08x = 3,877.92 × 2,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.08x = 7,810,441.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,810,441.11/2,590.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.52

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