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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.54, 3,533.50 and 1,441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.54, 3,533.50 and 1,441.48 is: 1,989.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.54 : 3,533.50 = 1,441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.54/3,533.50 = 1,441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.54x = 3,533.50 × 1,441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.54x = 5,093,469.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,093,469.58/2,560.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.22

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