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Consider the situation where three ropes are tied together at one point, with a team pulling on each rope. Suppose team 1 is pulling due west with a force of 2750 N, and team 2 is pulling due north with a force of 3630 N. Can a third team pull in such a way that the three-team tug-of-war ends at a standstill, that is, no team is able to move the rope? If yes, what is the magnitude and direction of the force needed to accomplish this?