Point masses m-2.10kg, m2-3.77kg, and mae4.91kg are located on the X-axis at positions X1-1.36m, X24.26m, and X3 3.10m. Calculate the position on the X-axis for the centre of mass (Xem?). Input your answer in m using 3 significant figures.

Point masses m-2.10kg, m2-3.77kg, and mae4.91kg are located on the X-axis at positions X1-1.36m, X24.26m, and X3 3.10m. Calculate the position on the X-axis for the centre of mass (Xem?). Input your answer in m using 3 significant figures.

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Point masses m1=2.10kg, m2=3.77kg, and m3=4.91kg are located on the X-axis at positions X1=1.36m, X2-4.26m, and X3-3.10m.
Calculate the position on the X-axis for the centre of mass (Xcm-?).
Input your answer in m using 3 significant figures.

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