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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.76, 3,534.05 and 1,441.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.76, 3,534.05 and 1,441.63 is: 1,989.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.76 : 3,534.05 = 1,441.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.76/3,534.05 = 1,441.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.76x = 3,534.05 × 1,441.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.76x = 5,094,767.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094,767.62/2,560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.56

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