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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.23, 5,302.95 and 902.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.23, 5,302.95 and 902.73 is: 1,354.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.23 : 5,302.95 = 902.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.23/5,302.95 = 902.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.23x = 5,302.95 × 902.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.23x = 4,787,132.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,787,132.05/3,535.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.12

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