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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.38, 3,533.43 and 1,441.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.38, 3,533.43 and 1,441.31 is: 1,989.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.38 : 3,533.43 = 1,441.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.38/3,533.43 = 1,441.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.38x = 3,533.43 × 1,441.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.38x = 5,092,760.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,760.79/2,560.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.06

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