The points D, E and F divide the sides BC, CA and AB of a triangle in the ratios 1 : 4, 3 : 2 and 3 : 7 respectively. Show that there exists a point G such that the sum  of the vectors AD, BE, CF is parallel to CG. What ratio does G divide AB?

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The points D, E and F divide the sides BC, CA and AB of a triangle in the ratios 1 : 4, 3 : 2 and 3 : 7 respectively. Show that there exists a point G such that the sum  of the vectors AD, BE, CF is parallel to CG. What ratio does G divide AB? 

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