A boat has a mass of 6754 kg. Its engines generate a drive force of 4080 N, due west, while the wind exerts a force of 787 N, due east, and the water exerts a resistive force of 1177 N due east. What is the magnitude of the boat's acceleration?

A boat has a mass of 6754 kg. Its engines generate a drive force of 4080 N, due west, while the wind exerts a force of 787 N, due east, and the water exerts a resistive force of 1177 N due east. What is the magnitude of the boat's acceleration?

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