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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.97, 5,303.85 and 903.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.97, 5,303.85 and 903.47 is: 1,355.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.97 : 5,303.85 = 903.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.97/5,303.85 = 903.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.97x = 5,303.85 × 903.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.97x = 4,791,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791,882.62/3,535.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.18

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