Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
<em>Let the "certain number" be </em>
<em>. </em>
(
is a symbol for multiplication).
<em>Create a few equations and expressions:</em>
The sum of 12 and a certain number: 
The product of 3 and the number: 
The sum of 12 and a certain number is equal to the product of 3 and the number:
= 
Solve!
12=3x-x
12=2x
x=6
1.72 because rocks 1 and 2 add up to 44.58 46.3-44.58=1.72