The sum of series is
Let the given statement be P(n).
Step l: Let it is true for n = 1,
which is true
Step II: For n=k,
Step III: For n=k+1,
On taking 3k+1 common in first and last term of numerator part,
On taking 3 common in first term of numerator part,
Therefore, P(k + 1) is true when P(k) is true.
Hence, from the principle of mathematical induction, the statement is true for all natural numbers n.