t is known that a bacterial culture increases at a rate proportional to its current amount. 1000 bacterial fibers were observed in culture after 1 hour and 3000 fibers after 4 hours. accordingly find the approximate number of fibers in the culture initially.

t is known that a bacterial culture increases at a rate proportional to its current amount. 1000 bacterial fibers were observed in culture after 1 hour and 3000 fibers after 4 hours. accordingly find the approximate number of fibers in the culture initially.

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