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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.35, 3,533.39 and 1,441.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.35, 3,533.39 and 1,441.29 is: 1,989.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.35 : 3,533.39 = 1,441.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.35/3,533.39 = 1,441.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.35x = 3,533.39 × 1,441.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.35x = 5,092,639.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,639.67/2,560.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.04

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