Ao frustrating find the tension

[rbailey5]

ao frustrating...find the tension

Homework Statement

A 1880 N uniform boom is supported by a
cable as shown. The boom is pivoted at the
bottom, and a 1920 N object hangs from its
end.
The boom has a length of 23 m and is at an
angle of 54 above the horizontal. A support
cable is attached to the boom at a distance
of 0.68L from the foot of the boom and its
tension is perpendicular to the boom.

Homework Equations

i have tried it so many different ways and all my answers have been incorrect please help

The Attempt at a Solution

 

[gneill]

Can you post a diagram and one of of your many different attempts?