- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 3,794,251
- 3,794,251 is between 3,794,000 and 3,795,000
- 3,794,500 is the midpoint between 3,794,000 and 3,795,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 3,794,251 is less than the midpoint (3,794,500)
- Therefore, 3,794,251 rounded to the nearest thousand = 3,794,000
