I think you'll be sorry if you cut out two of the plants, Christine. The one single plant will look thin and scrawny by itself. You have a nice bushy foliage "plant" right now.
I have two kumquats right outside my window here that grew themselves from seed. They are about 3in. apart and nearly 5ft. tall. The butterflies lay eggs on them so I haven't yanked them out but I have no idea how long they will go on looking healthy. Just enjoying them for what they are.