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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.37, 3,532.76 and 1,441.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.37, 3,532.76 and 1,441.35 is: 1,988.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.37 : 3,532.76 = 1,441.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.37/3,532.76 = 1,441.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.37x = 3,532.76 × 1,441.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.37x = 5,091,936.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,936.42/2,560.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.75

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