Finding the resultant force, moment, and x-y coordinates

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The discussion emphasizes the necessity of calculating the resultant force as a vector before determining its point of application. Participants highlighted that merely finding the magnitude of the resultant force is insufficient for accurate analysis. The correct approach involves vector addition to establish both the magnitude and direction of the resultant force, which is crucial for subsequent calculations of moments and coordinates.

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I am trying to find help with finding the x any y coords of the resultant force, I have found the resultant force and moment but i think i may have run into problems finding the x and y coordinates. I know tha m_x' = sum Mx' but im unsure of the equation
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M_x' = sum Mx', My'=sumMy'
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You have missed out a step. You need to find the resultant force as a vector, not just its magnitude, before you can find the point where it acts.
 

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