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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.52, 3,533.48 and 1,499.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.52, 3,533.48 and 1,499.02 is: 2,068.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.52 : 3,533.48 = 1,499.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.52/3,533.48 = 1,499.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.52x = 3,533.48 × 1,499.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.52x = 5,296,757.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,296,757.19/2,560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.63

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