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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.18, 3,532.92 and 1,441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.18, 3,532.92 and 1,441.30 is: 1,988.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.18 : 3,532.92 = 1,441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.18/3,532.92 = 1,441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.18x = 3,532.92 × 1,441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.18x = 5,091,997.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,997.60/2,560.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.92

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