Three springs are arranged in parallel between a wall and a rigid block- as shown above. The spring constants are 5 pounds per inch- 12 pounds per inch- and 5 pounds per inch respectively. What force is required to move the block 2 inches to the right?

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Three springs are arranged in parallel between a wall and a rigid block- as shown above. The spring constants are 5 pounds per inch- 12 pounds per inch- and 5 pounds per inch respectively. What force is required to move the block 2 inches to the right?