How can Fourier expansion be used to find the sum of an infinite series?

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Fourier expansion is a powerful mathematical tool used to find the sum of infinite series by representing a function as a sum of sine and cosine terms. The key process involves identifying a suitable function whose Fourier series matches the terms of the infinite series at specific evaluation points. This method allows for the simplification of complex series into manageable forms, facilitating easier computation of their sums.

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This is a general question, I guess. If I am given an infinite series, how do I go about finding its sum using Fourier expansion?
 
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You find a function such that when expanded in a Fourier series and then evaluated at a certain point coincide with the numerical series.
 

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