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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.37, 3,533.17 and 1,441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.37, 3,533.17 and 1,441.27 is: 1,988.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.37 : 3,533.17 = 1,441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.37/3,533.17 = 1,441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.37x = 3,533.17 × 1,441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.37x = 5,092,235.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,235.57/2,560.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.87

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