An investment increases in value by 10% in the first year. The new value increases by 15% in the second year. It increases by 5% in the third year. If the final value is $5,313.00, then what was the initial amount of the investment?

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An investment increases in value by 10% in the first year. The new value increases by 15% in the second year. It increases by 5% in the third year. If the final value is $5,313.00, then what was the initial amount of the investment?

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