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A rectangular enclosure will hold 3 different types of animals. Interior fences, parallel to one of...

A rectangular enclosure will hold 3 different types of animals. Interior fences, parallel to one of the sides, will subdivide the enclosure into 3 spaces. There are 1104 yards of fence to make the whole thing. Find the dimensions of the outer rectangle to maximize the total enclosed area.

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