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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.52, 3,533.41 and 1,441.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.52, 3,533.41 and 1,441.45 is: 1,989.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.52 : 3,533.41 = 1,441.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.52/3,533.41 = 1,441.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.52x = 3,533.41 × 1,441.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.52x = 5,093,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,093,218.16/2,560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.13

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