If we are solving an enthymeme and the conclusion is an A proposition, then the figure of the syllogism must be:

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In traditional syllogistic logic, an enthymeme is a syllogism with a missing premise or conclusion. If the conclusion is an A proposition (universal affirmative, e.g., "All S are P"), the syllogism must be in Figure 1 to ensure proper distribution of terms and validity of the argument. Figures 2, 3, and 4 arrange the middle term differently, affecting the validity of certain types of propositions as conclusions. There is no Figure 5 in traditional syllogistic figures.

If We Are Solving an Enthymeme and the Conclusion Is