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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.05, 3,533.20 and 1,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.05, 3,533.20 and 1,441.20 is: 1,989.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.05 : 3,533.20 = 1,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.05/3,533.20 = 1,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.05x = 3,533.20 × 1,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.05x = 5,092,065.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,065.59/2,560.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.05

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