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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770, 4,155 and 1,402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770, 4,155 and 1,402 is: 2,103

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770 : 4,155 = 1,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770/4,155 = 1,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770x = 4,155 × 1,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770x = 5,825,310
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,825,310/2,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103

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