Alright, let's work through 2740 times 5998 step by step
2740 × 5998 = 5998 × (2740)
+ 5998 × 0 giving us 0
+ 5998 × 40 that results in 239920
+ 5998 × 700 what gives us 4198600
+ 5998 × 2000 what gives us 11996000

= 16434520
