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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.21, 3,533.27 and 1,441.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.21, 3,533.27 and 1,441.25 is: 1,989.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.21 : 3,533.27 = 1,441.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.21/3,533.27 = 1,441.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.21x = 3,533.27 × 1,441.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.21x = 5,092,325.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,325.39/2,560.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.03

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