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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.70, 3,533.50 and 1,441.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.70, 3,533.50 and 1,441.46 is: 1,989.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.70 : 3,533.50 = 1,441.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.70/3,533.50 = 1,441.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.70x = 3,533.50 × 1,441.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.70x = 5,093,398.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,093,398.91/2,560.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.07

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