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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.68, 3,534.07 and 1,441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.68, 3,534.07 and 1,441.84 is: 1,989.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.68 : 3,534.07 = 1,441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.68/3,534.07 = 1,441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.68x = 3,534.07 × 1,441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.68x = 5,095,551.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095,551.55/2,560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.92

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