A sum of $1000 was invested for 4 years, and the interest was compounded semiannually. If this sum amounted to $1461.77 in the given time, what was the interest rate? (Round your answer to two decimal places.)

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A sum of $1000 was invested for 4 years, and the interest was compounded semiannually. If this sum amounted to $1461.77 in the given time, what was the interest rate? (Round your answer to two decimal places.)

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