Alright, let's work through 2187 times 987 step by step
2187 × 987 = 987 × (2187)
+ 987 × 7 giving us 6909
+ 987 × 80 that equals 78960
+ 987 × 100 that results in 98700
+ 987 × 2000 that is equal 1974000

= 2158569
