- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 45,601
- 45,601 is between 45,000 and 46,000
- 45,500 is the midpoint between 45,000 and 46,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 45,601 is greater than the midpoint (45,500)
- Therefore, 45,601 rounded to the nearest thousand = 46,000
