OK, let's crack this. We're given 683 and our task is to multiply it by 3. Essentially, we'll be adding 683 to itself 3 times.
Step 1: 0 + 683 = 683
Step 2: 683 + 683 = 1366
Step 3: 1366 + 683 = 2049

So, 683*3 = 2049