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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.80, 3,886.20 and 2,518.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.80, 3,886.20 and 2,518.80 is: 3,778.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.80 : 3,886.20 = 2,518.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.80/3,886.20 = 2,518.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.80x = 3,886.20 × 2,518.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.80x = 9,788,560.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,788,560.56/2,590.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.20

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