Population data for a bacterial culture are recorded below

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Problem

Population data for a bacterial culture are recorded below.

$t$ (hr)	$1.9$	$2.0$	$2.1$
$P(t)$ (thousands)	$3.1$	$3.6$	$4.0$

Using the most balanced information available, estimate

P'(2.0)

in thousands of bacteria per hour.