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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.92, 3,533.52 and 1,441.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.92, 3,533.52 and 1,441.74 is: 1,989.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.92 : 3,533.52 = 1,441.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.92/3,533.52 = 1,441.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.92x = 3,533.52 × 1,441.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.92x = 5,094,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094,417.12/2,560.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.29

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