Can a 2007 iMac run OS 10.8 on 3 G RAM?

Have a 24" iMac, new in March 2007; added 2 G RAM Sept '10. Running OS 10.7.5 nicely. Would like to upgrade to Mountain Lion. Is 3 G RAM adequate? Or, is there some intrinsic incompatability with the Intel DuoCore processor making it necessary to get a new iMac? I love the 24" display!

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3761 lists what models will take 10.8 in terms of the Model Identifier.
To find the Model Identifier of your Mac (e.g iMac 6.1) go to: Apple menu / About this Mac / More Info ..

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